Job Description

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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