Waste Services Officer

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WASTE SERVICES OFFICER

DIRECTORATE: Environmental & Community Services

DEPARTMENT: Operational Services

SALARY: Grade E - £30,024 to £33,699 per year

TYPE: Permanent

HOURS: 37 hours per week

LOCATION: Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 4RA

Make a Lasting Impact — Join Erewash Borough Council as a Waste Services Officer

Are you ready to shape the future of waste and recycling in a borough that’s ambitious, community-driven, and environmentally focused? Are you looking for a role where you can make a positive difference for residents in Erewash? Do you put people at the heart of what you do, show openness and honesty and work well with others to get things done?

Erewash Borough Council is looking for a proactive and passionate Waste Services Officer to join our in-house Waste Services Team - and help us deliver smarter, greener services for our residents.

Why Erewash?

Nestled in a rich and diverse landscape named after the river that flows through it, Erewash is a forward-looking borough with a proud history. With excellent transport links to cities across the Midlands, it’s a great place to live, work, and make a difference.

About the Role:

This is a pivotal time to join our Waste Services Team. With major changes to national waste and recycling legislation underway, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping how Erewash adapts and improves. Your role will include:

• Developing and implementing innovative waste management initiatives
• Maintaining and enhancing existing services to meet evolving needs
• Handling a wide range of waste-related queries and issues
• Monitoring service performance and identifying areas for improvement
• Researching best practices and tracking legislation to inform future projects
• Developing waste policies and strategies
• Collaborating with residents, partners, and internal teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services

What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in the waste service industry and knowledge of legislation
• Is confident working in a customer-focused and partnership environment
• Has experience in developing publicity and marketing initiatives
• Has excellent IT and written communication skills
• Can develop commercial waste business opportunities
• Can manage multiple priorities and deliver service improvements and initiatives

If you’re someone who puts people first, values openness and collaboration, and wants to make a real difference - this is your chance to do just that.

Questions: If you would like more information about the job or if you would like more details about working at Erewash Borough Council please contact Philippa Roine, Waste Services Manager on 0115 850 8335.

Benefits of Working for Us:

It is an exciting time to join Erewash Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:

• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year.
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough.
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
• Family friendly and flexible working policies available.
• Flexi Time Scheme.
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions.
• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.
• Access to the VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme.

The Closing date for applications is Sunday, 2nd November 2025 at midnight. Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 18th November 2025.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please visit https://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search

You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP. Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.