Waste Services Coordinator, Pullar PKC

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Waste Services Co-ordinator (Fixed Term until 1 November 2027) - PKC
13508
£45,987 - £49,065
Pullar House, Perth

This is an exciting opportunity to join our well established Climate Change and Zero Waste Team with the aim to help deliver waste and resources elements in our soon-to-be published Circular Economy Strategy.

We have a fixed term vacancy for a Co-ordinator who will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Community Waste Team who offer help and support to residents, communities and housing associations, amongst others in ensuring maximum participation in household recycling services, reducing residual waste, review public toilet and comfort scheme provisions and compliance with Council's statutory obligations on waste/resource and litter related issues.

Along with this is the requirement to meet the Scottish Governments targets and ambitions. You will be expected to contribute to the development of new strategies, review current relevant related waste and litter strategies as well as assist with the roll out of any new services and initiatives.

In order to undertake the above, there is an expectation that the postholder will have knowledge of current waste, recycling legislation and policy along with an awareness of the many changes due to be implemented in the upcoming years.

This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of 2 days office/depot based.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

What we need:

• A highly organised person who is an effective communicator.
• You must have a passion for working to improve public services and work well within a team as well as independently.
• A problem solver with the ability to think on your feet.
• Proficient IT skills.
• Good attention to detail and have the ability to keep accurate records.
• A team motivator, mentor and leader.

You will be someone who can:

• Prioritise workloads effectively, reprioritising as and when required.
• Prepare and present coherent written material, reports and presentations.
• Produce high quality work to required deadlines.
• Interact with a range of people and teams both internally and externally.
• Illustrate a strong customer focus.
• Work with a range of external organisations, stakeholders and contractors.

Skills & Experience:

• You will be educated to Degree level or equivalent, or have a minimum 3 years relevant work experience.
• Whilst not essential a Project Management qualification is desirable, along with a relevant Professional Membership of a Waste, Procurement or Financial Institute.
• An awareness and understanding of the waste management industry and waste legislation is required.
• Financial awareness and ability to manage budgets.
• Strategy development.
• An understanding and awareness of Health & Safety requirements (IOSHH and risk assessment qualification is advantageous).
• Awareness of procurement processes and management of contracts.

Whilst not a common occurrence you will be willing to work in all weathers and be flexible to work evenings and weekends when necessary.

You must have a valid driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross. (Ownership of a car is not necessary as pool cars are available).

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities . In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours . Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working , Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave , time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance.

You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees…