Senior Environmental Services Officer-(Waste) (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

The Environmental Services team are seeking a committed, enthusiastic individual with 
excellent administrative skills and an eagerness to learn.

The post is a senior role which reports directly to the Waste Operations Manager. You will
primarily work in the waste elements of the Environmental Services function including 
domestic and trade waste. However you will work alongside the senior officer for grounds 
maintenance, street cleansing and environmental crime.

You will play an integral part in delivering several exciting projects within the Environmental 
Services department including the implementation of a new waste strategy.
You will be required to undertake various site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with 
service level agreements, terms & conditions and monitor contractor performance.

An essential part of your job will be to build strong relationships with our contractor, other 
external partners and internal colleagues, so you must be an excellent and confident 
communicator, ensuring others trust your professional judgement and advice.

The role will involve a lot of customer interaction, acting as the first point of contact for the 
Environmental Services team. A commitment to a high level of customer care is essential, as 
well as attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
You will play an active role in a multi-skilled and motivated team, and there will be plenty of 
opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career and contribute to the direction of the 
service.

You will also be able to demonstrate negotiation skills; enthusiasm; self-motivation; sound 
judgement; a proactive approach to problem solving and tackling challenges; excellent 
organisational skills; and an ability to identify and act on opportunities to improve service 
delivery.

At times, you may need to make difficult decisions when the waste operations manager is 
unavailable. A strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations is essential for 
success in this role.

With guidance from the Waste Operations Manager, you will oversee new apprentices in the 
Environmental Services team, ensuring their growth and success throughout their 
development and college journey.

People who are employed through an employment agency to carry out work at HDC may apply 
for internal vacancies. 

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9.00 a.m on 9th June 2025

Interviews will be held on 16th 17th June 2025. INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY 
PLEASE.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient 
suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.
If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don’t meet all the requirements of the 
role, please contact us as we’d love to discuss how we could be the next step in your 
career journey..

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact William Ford, Waste 
Operations Manager via email at W.Ford@harborough.gov.uk

Should you have any difficulties applying online, please email:
recruitment@harborough.gov.uk

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