Job Description

LOCATION:


Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth, PH1 5GD


SALARY:


45,987 - 49,065 per year


CONTRACT TYPE:


Temporary


POSITION TYPE:


Full Time


HOURS:


36 hours per week


WORK FROM HOME:


Hybrid



We currently have the following opportunity:



Waste Services Co-ordinator - PKC13305

45,987 - 49,065 - (Fixed Term until 1 November 2027)

Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street Perth, PH1 5GD



This is an exciting opportunity to join our well established Climate Change and Zero Waste Team with the aim to help deliver waste and resources elements in our soon-to-be published Circular Economy Strategy.



We have a fixed term vacancy for a Co-ordinator who will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Community Waste Team who offer help and support to residents, communities and housing associations, amongst others in ensuring maximum participation in household recycling services, reducing residual waste, review public toilet and comfort scheme provisions and compliance with Council's statutory obligations on waste/resource and litter related issues. Along with this is the requirement to meet the Scottish Governments targets and ambitions. You will be expected to contribute to the development of new strategies, review current relevant related waste and litter strategies as well as assist with the roll out of any new services and initiatives.



In order to undertake the above, there is an expectation that the postholder will have knowledge of current waste, recycling legislation and policy along with an awareness of the many changes due to be implemented in the upcoming years.

The interviews will be held on Tuesday 6th January (in-person at Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street. Perth PH1 5GD)

This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of 2 days office/depot based.



What we need:

A highly organised person who is an effective communicator. Must have a passion for working to improve public services and work well within a team as well as independently. A problem solver with the ability to think on your feet. Proficient IT skills. Good attention to detail and have the ability to keep accurate records. A team motivator, mentor and leader. Prioritise workloads effectively, reprioritising as and when required. Prepare and present coherent written material, reports and presentations. Produce high quality work to required deadlines. Interact with a range of people and teams both internally and externally. Illustrate a strong customer focus. Work with a range of external organisations, stakeholders and contractors.

Skills & Experience Required

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Skills & Experience:

You will be educated to Degree level or equivalent, or have a minimum 3 years relevant work experience. Whilst not essential a Project Management qualification is desirable, along with a relevant Professional Membership of a Waste, Procurement or Financial Institute. An awareness and understanding of the waste management industry and waste legislation is required. Financial awareness and ability to manage budgets. Strategy development. An understanding and awareness of Health & Safety requirements (IOSHH and risk assessment qualification is advantageous). Awareness of procurement processes and management of contracts.

Whilst not a common occurrence you will be willing to work in all weathers and be flexible to work evenings and weekends when necessary.

You must possess a Full UK driving licence (ownership of a car is not necessary as pool cars are available)

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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Our

values and behaviours

influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our

values and behaviours

.