About this opportunity
Are you enthusiastic about protecting the environment and reducing waste? Are you a great communicator? Do you enjoy meeting people?
Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness Councils are committed to promoting sustainable waste management practices and reducing environmental impact. We are looking for a dedicated Waste Reduction Officer to join our team and help us achieve our goals. Hosted and employed by Cumberland Council you’ll be working across the whole of Cumbria to make an impact.
You will build relationships and engage with the local community and residents through events, face to face visits, and communications to ensure best practice relating to recycling and waste reduction, raising awareness and changing behaviour.
The position is office-based at the Parkhouse Building in Carlisle with flexible working arrangements - working from home or other council offices as well as travel throughout our beautiful county. An excellent employment package is available.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application please contact Barbara Herridge by email at Barbara.Herridge@cumbria.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Application and Interview information
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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