Do you want to improve waste and recycling services for nearly a million people and make net zero a reality? Then this role could be for you.
The Senior Technical Officer helps deliver essential waste and recycling services used by every East Sussex resident. You will manage key facilities, projects, contracts and service improvements, working with Veolia, Brighton & Hove City Council, district and borough councils and other partners. The role supports major change, including higher recycling, lower carbon impacts, Environment Act reforms, UK ETS, closed landfill, coastal pollution response, PFI contract expiry, future waste strategy and local government reorganisation. You will analyse data, manage budgets and payments, prepare clear reports and briefings, develop policies and procedures, and help shape practical, high-profile services that offer variety, responsibility and real public impact.
We are looking for candidates who in their written response can demonstrate experience of all the following:
- Significant experience working at a strategic level in the waste industry
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships
- The ability to take on new and complex areas of work, learn quickly, and lead them confidently through to delivery
- Preparing reports, develop strategies and ideas for policy improvement, and supporting good decision-making
- Strongly self-motivated, ability to work under pressure and translate policy into workable solutions
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .
If your supporting statement passes the sift, interviews will take place in person at Count Hall in Lewes week commencing 12 October. If you are unavailable during this week, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
Help shape the future of waste services for nearly a million people. This role offers the chance to lead high-profile service improvements, support net zero, manage major contracts and work with councils, contractors and partners at a time of significant change for waste services in East Sussex.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Justin Foster, Waste Team Manager at ***email_hidden*** to request a MS teams call or phone call.
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