Waste Strategy Co-ordinator

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We want your future to become part of ours.

Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents.

Come join us.

Could you be our next Waste Strategy Coordinator within our Waste Management team?

In this role you will lead a small dedicated team. We are looking for candidates that will bring new fresh ideas to help shape how we deal with the challenges of waste and litter as new legislation and opportunities arise. You will be responsible for developing plans and strategies to help adapt our services for the future, serving our residents & trade waste customers as well as improving the local environment. You’ll manage staff delivering educational campaigns to communicate all things waste to our residents, schools and trade waste customers to maximise recycling in the area. You’ll lead in the procurement and management of contracts including those for the sale and disposal of recyclable materials, ensuring compliance with our financial regulations. You’ll manage our key data and play a key role in developing the direction of future service provision, working in partnership with contractors, other Council services and with other organisations and elected members.

What we are looking for…

The ideal person for this role will be an excellent communicator, have detailed knowledge of waste and litter issues, well-developed report writing skills and experience of project and staff management.

Sounds like you? Great. 

View our job profile below for more information on what could be your next job.

Why work with us?

At Falkirk Council, we strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us.

We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities. Our values: Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do.

• Responsive: We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day.
• Innovative: We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit.
• Trusted: We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
• Ambitious: We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference.

This role offers hybrid working, allowing employees to work both from home and in Council locations, to support business needs.

Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

If you are ready to make a real difference to the lives of real people, apply today.

What we can offer you.

As a Falkirk Council employee, you’ll enjoy a range of flexible benefits including a generous Local Authority pension scheme, at least 27 days annual leave per year plus 8 public holidays, family friendly policies and cycle to work and car lease schemes, as well as a benefits portal with a range of offers from local and national businesses.

Contact Us

For more information regarding this role, contact Matt Davis at 07484 066 975

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