Waste Procurement Officer Environmental Education Centre | Farington

Waste Procurement Officer

Salary £36,363 – £40,777 per annum | 37 hours per week | Permanent, Full Time | Environmental Education Centre | Farington, Lancashire

Service:
Waste
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Location:

Environmental Education Centre, Leyland
• Grade: 8 (Technical)
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Hours:

37

The purpose of the Waste Procurement Officer (WPO) is to ensure waste disposal, recovery, recycling and composting contracts and agreements are continually in place for Lancashire County Council to discharge its duties as a Waste Disposal Authority. The WPO will play a lead role in the development and procurement of a wide range of waste contracts of differing nature and value, whilst working to established deadlines.

This involves detailed preparation of contract documents, writing precise service specifications, evaluating tenders, and maintaining rigorous attention to detail.

The WPO must interpret legal requirements and collaborate with colleagues in other departments to ensure all legal and procurement responsibilities are met. A detailed understanding of public sector procurement procedures is essential. The WPO reports directly to the Principal Waste Management Officer (Programmes and Partnerships) and works from the Environmental Education Centre, Leyland.

• Coordinate, develop and deliver multiple waste procurement activities in line with Service needs.
• Meticulously prepare and scrutinise contract documents and other bespoke agreements.
• Deliver formal procurement exercises and evaluations in accordance with council policies and wider legislation promptly.
• Maintain the rolling Procurement Implementation Plan.
• Provide a 360 briefing and review cycle to ensure service requirements and procurement outputs are understood and accounted for.
• Prepare clear written reports and confidently present to senior managers and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve procedures and processes within the team or wider service area.
• Maintain extensive liaison with other council departments.
• Ensure service delivery remains compliant and effective by staying current with policy, legislative and contractual developments.
• Support the Principal Waste Management Officer in aspects of their role commensurate to the grade of the post.

Benefits:
Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, details found on the council website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.