Waste and Street Cleansing Contract Officer Salary Range:
£37,766 - £45,763 Type:
Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid Location:
Wandsworth, London Do you consider yourself an innovative person who is willing to challenge the norm? Do you have proven experience in contract performance management and making contributions to the continuous improvement of waste and recycling and street cleansing services? Do you have skills and experience relevant to local authorities, waste management, and/or providing project support? You will be proactive, keen to meet people, and work with the council's external contractors to ensure the collections and cleansing services are highly performing. You will be responsible for monitoring the waste and recycling collections and street cleansing performance and working with the contractors to improve services where required. Objective of the Role: We are looking for a Waste and Street Cleansing Contract Officer to join the Waste and Street Cleansing team in Wandsworth. You will be a motivated person who strives to make a positive difference in waste and recycling and street cleansing services. You will have proven contract monitoring skills and experience dealing with contractors and supporting the procurement of related services. You will be comfortable speaking directly with residents, council members, external and local bodies, and politicians. You will approach each situation calmly while evaluating the best approach. You will understand the balance between service delivery and the achievement of positive outcomes. You will represent our values of Embrace Difference, Think Bigger, Put People First, Lead by Example, and Connect Better throughout your work. About the Role: You will be responsible for the waste and recycling and street cleansing contract in Wandsworth. You will be required to support the delivery of ambitious plans to improve services for residents. You will develop and maintain good working relationships with contractors and stakeholders to ensure that waste and street services provided are in accordance with the contractual agreements and specifications. You will maintain regular and close liaison with the Inspection and Enforcement team for seeking assistance and support with inspections and monitoring. Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: Contract Management:
Experience in contract performance monitoring. Awareness of Waste Management:
Knowledge of local authority waste and recycling management standards and procedures. Customer Service:
Experience of working with contractors, customers, and stakeholders to improve service outcomes. Self-reliance:
Ability to effectively resolve problems and answer queries and complaints at all levels. Travel:
Full UK driving licence and/or ability to travel to sites borough-wide on a regular basis. Please submit the following: Your current up-to-date profile. A supporting statement detailing why you are applying for the post and how you meet each of the criteria set out in the person specification. Closing Date:
Sunday 9th February at 23:59 Shortlisting Date:
W/C 10th February 2025 Interview Date:
TBC We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the
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