Environmental and Operational Services Officer

Job reference

RSD
0000243

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Duration

Permanent

Location

27 Oct 2026

Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in William Shakespeare country, where you will find thriving market towns which are a wonderful tourist destination for millions of visitors each year from across the globe.

We at Stratford-on-Avon District Council are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, which is a great place to live, work and visit. By choosing to work for us, you will join a great organisation, full of passionate and skilled people all working towards the same goal, to provide high-quality frontline services. You will find great opportunities to further your career, in a supportive and nurturing environment.

So come and join the SDC family and play your part in our future!

As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Flexibility:

• A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time posts)
• Hybrid working arrangements with the flexibility to work from home for up to 60% of your hours (dependent upon the role)
• Flexi-time scheme for a better work-life balance.

Lifestyle:

• Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses.
• Eye test voucher scheme
• Everyone Active Gym Membership discount

Professional Development:

• Training and Development opportunities.
• Payment of one professional subscription fee

Financial Planning:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future.
• Access to free Will writing services.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc.
• Free town centre parking

What to Expect in the Role:

(Full Time – 37 hours) The Environmental and Operational Services Team at Stratford-on-Avon District Council is looking for an individual with a passion for maintaining our great environment and having local pride to make a positive difference to our communities.

It’s an exciting time to work in Environmental and Operational Services, as we are at the forefront of change. As one of the most visible and high-profile services the Council provides, we’d love you to join us as we deliver major changes to help our residents to further reduce their waste, drive up recycling, improve cleanliness standards and reduce our carbon footprint.

Working in the community across Stratford-on-Avon District to make a real difference to our neighbourhoods, you will use your excellent people and communication skills to build relationships and develop partnerships with various local stakeholders and contractors to deliver services for us. You will use your positive, can-do attitude to make things happen and ensure that the communities across the District are benefit ting from high-quality services that we are responsible for.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):

• Lead on monitoring the delivery of the Council’s contracted waste collection, street cleansing and grounds maintenance services.
• Patrol and enforce the Council’s public open spaces and car parks.
• Support the Environmental and Operational Services Team Leader to ensure that the Council’s contractors deliver excellent, customer-focused, value for money services, which best meet the needs of the public and enhance public satisfaction.

What You’ll Need (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):

• We are flexible about your experience. You may be a new graduate, or experienced in waste,…