greater London (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£30,000 - £39,999
FULLTIME
Commerical Services Officer
£34,416 - £35,448 per annum
x 2 positions
What we are looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Commercial Waste Team based at our Folkestone road Operational Depot.
We are looking for someone used to the commercial sector and preferably with a knowledge of the waste industry to join our team. To be successful, you will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
About the Role
You will be responsible for the growth, delivery, and implementation of a commercial waste service within the Borough of Newham. This will include trade services, food waste collection service and other service deliverables that generate income.
We are looking for someone to build on our well established commercial waste service to maintain the current momentum, promote our range of new services and challenge and look at different ways of growing the business.
You will be expected to promote marketing and commercial initiatives that will enable the services to expand and grow in line with customer and business requirements and to continually investigate and source additional income streams that will generate income and improve services to existing customers.
You will need to maintain and improve customer and service delivery levels and work with financial teams to ensure a cost effective pricing structure is in place with accurate billing, collection of fees and debt recovery if required.
About You
We are looking for someone with experience of working in a commercial environment, where it is important to be knowledgeable about the services offered, be confident on service delivery and be able to demonstrate an effective value for money service.
With strong business acumen, relationship building and negotiation skills, you will have a natural ability to get to know customers and to understand their requirements, providing a high level, solutions based service.
You will need good analytical/mathematical skills, working with colleagues in order to set prices and service standards.
A strong team player, you will be able to liaise effectively at all levels of the organisation and with external customers.
Full drivers licence is a requirement for this role.
If you have any queries or would like to have a discussion job please contact Nathan Anwyl email address Nathan.Anwyl@newham.gov.uk.
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Closing date: 29th June 2025
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
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