Waste Compliance Officer

Job Introduction

Salary: £25,989-£26,824 a year pro rata
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract type: Internal Secondment/ Fixed Term for 3 years

This role is available for 3 years. Internal candidates who are permanent employees of Luton Council will be appointed on a secondment basis, while external candidates and other eligible applicants will be appointed on a fixed-term contract for 3 years.

Current Luton Council employees applying for this opportunity must obtain written approval from their manager before applying (an email will suffice). A copy of this approval must be included with the application, as we will be unable to progress applications without it.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

What You’ll be doing 

The Council is looking for a proactive and community-focused Waste Compliance Officer to help improve waste storage, collection and recycling practices across the local area.

Working under management direction, the role will involve identifying areas where poor waste storage or disposal practices are recurring and working directly with residents to improve compliance. This will include providing advice and education on appropriate waste storage, collection requirements, recycling and ways to reduce household waste.

The role will also involve assessing households where there are difficulties with off-street bin storage or transferring bins for collection, making recommendations for alternative waste collection arrangements where appropriate, and taking enforcement action when necessary.

The successful candidate will work proactively with residents to address issues such as excessive side waste, bin contamination and waste left on the street. The role will focus on encouraging residents to recycle and reuse more, reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill and maintain appropriate waste presentation.

Where education and engagement do not achieve compliance, the postholder will support or undertake appropriate enforcement action under relevant environmental legislation. Accurate records and evidence will also need to be maintained to support performance monitoring and any potential legal action.

This is a varied, community-facing role suited to someone who is confident communicating with members of the public, able to deal with challenging situations professionally and committed to improving the local environment and waste services.

What we’re looking for

About you

You will be a confident and proactive individual with experience of dealing with customers face-to-face, by telephone and in writing, with the ability to communicate sensitively, professionally and effectively. Experience within a regulatory, enforcement or local authority environment would be desirable, along with knowledge of waste management requirements or relevant legislation.

You will be organised, able to work independently, use your initiative and maintain accurate records. You will have strong communication skills and be able to remain calm and assertive when dealing with challenging situations, while encouraging residents to achieve compliance. Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft packages, are essential.

You will also need to be comfortable undertaking site visits and assessments across the Borough and walking for extended periods as part of the role.

About us
 Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

Application Process

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

 Benefits

Please click here to learn about Luton Council Employee Benefits. 

How to apply

We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: Please click here for further information.

Attached documents:

• Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf - Luton Values Flyer
• PREF102139 L3 202011 Waste Compliance Officer.pdf - job description