Waste Minimisation Officer

Job profile for Waste Minimisation Officer

Weston-super-Mare 21/09/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

• Salary Level 5: £28,598 - £31,022 per annum
• Contractual hours: 37
• Basis:
  Full time
• Package:
  Fixed term contract for 12 months (Maternity cover) - 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days per annum after 5 years' service
• Job category/type:
  Waste Management
• Date posted: 27/08/2026
• Job reference: EATA
  0103
• Attachments: attachment Waste Minimisation Officer - EATA
  0103 - Job

About us.

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The role.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Waste Minimisation Officer to join our Recycling and Waste Team. The Team are responsible for delivering an award winning and innovative, open, fair and green service to the residents of North Somerset .

In this role, you will be delivering recycling and waste advice and support to residents. You will be required to carry out a range of technical and advisory activities working within existing procedures and routines with limited supervision. You will require a thorough knowledge and understanding of the work processes to support the team, work unsupervised much of the time and resolve technical and process problems and queries, with readily available advice from managers.

Key responsibilities:

• Working as part of a team to increase recycling participation.
• Engaging and supporting residents to reduce their waste.
• Undertaking inspections, monitoring and enforcement.
• Being able to work on own initiative and be able to plan day-to-day work load.
• Providing general support to the Recycling & Waste Team as required.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

Work style.

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 2-3 days in the office.
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About you.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about recycling and waste minimisation, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria:

• GSCEs in Maths & English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to present evidence clearly and confidently.
• Full driving licence.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work unsupervised, recognising professional boundaries and to seek advice when appropriate.

Desirable criteria:

• Previous experience with recycling and waste minimisation.
• Environmental or behavioural change qualification.

What we offer.

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.

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