JOB TITLE Environmental Development Officer
POST NUMBER 000343
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £34,834 - £38,223 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Fixed Term Contract – initially 1 year
LOCATION Stevenage / Hybrid
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking a dynamic and enthusiastic person, ideally with a background in waste management, to join the exciting and busy Environmental Policy and Development team. The post-holder will develop and implement a range of educational and public engagement initiatives aimed at increasing participation in recycling schemes and raising awareness of a range of environmental / sustainability issues.
Working with colleagues, schools, community groups, Herts Waste Partnership, volunteers and elected members you must have a genuine commitment to environmental improvement and achieving more sustainable waste management practices.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
- a genuine commitment to environmental improvement and achieving more sustainable waste management practices
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an enthusiastic, pro-active and creative approach
- the ability to produce accurate information for performance reporting purposes
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name: Julia Hill
Job Title: Environmental Policy & Development Manager
Phone Number: 07810 154852
Email: julia.hill@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 1 September 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing: 9 September 2024
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
