Waste Development Officer

Waste Development Officer

Location: Waterbeach Waste Management Park, CB25 9PG
Rate of Pay: £16.35 per hour PAYE
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm with flexible hours available. Occasional weekend and evening work required.

Working Schedule: Hybrid - onsite visits required, up to 3 days onsite at Waterbeach Management Park (onsite basis to be discussed with manager) and working from home.
Duration:12-week temporary role with potential to move to a fixed-term basis with Cambridgeshire County Council until March 2028

DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS - if you do not have one, Opus People Solutions will process one on your behalf.

All applicants must hold a Valid UK Driving Licence and have access to their own vehicle.

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our Client, Cambridgeshire County Council, for a Waste Development Officer on a temporary basis. This is a great opportunity for candidates with environmental or operational experience, including recent graduates.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor service performance and analyse data
Conduct site visits and resolve operational issues
Support public engagement and behaviour change initiatives
Contribute to projects and strategy work
Work with contractors, councils, and internal teams
Support procurement and compliance activities

Requirements

Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
Experience in operational, waste, or environmental roles (preferred)
Understanding of waste management principles
Environmental qualification or relevant experience (desirable)

Additional Info & Benefits

Flexible working hours (some evenings/weekends required)
Mileage expenses covered
PPE provided
Opportunity to secure a fixed-term role until March 2028

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed