Derbyshire County Council
Waste and Recycling Advisor
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Closing date: 05 August 2026
We are looking to recruit a confident, versatile and motivated team player who can solve problems effectively. The candidate must have an interest in recycling and waste minimisation, to help us tackle current and future challenges in the waste sector, whilst maintaining a high recycling rate and good performance.
The ideal person will possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy environment.
The Role
The Waste & Recycling Advisor will work within our small waste and recycling team and will need to be able to work with both internal and external colleagues; to liaise extensively with customers on the phone, via email and face to face to resolve service issues and promote our service aims.
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Key Responsibilities
- Experience of waste and recycling services is desirable, though not essential.
- A desire to help the team deliver efficient quality services, focused on reducing waste and promoting re-use and recycling to our residents.
- A good knowledge of frontline services is desirable to this post.
- Ability to write site visit reports and complaint letters to a high standard.
- Ability to use IT packages and information systems.
Commitment to Sustainability
The Council is committed to being carbon neutral in respect of its own emissions by 2030 in line with the Climate Change Act 2008. This post will play a key post in helping to achieve that goal.
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Requirements
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle as travel around the District is required.
Application Information
For an informal discussion regarding the job role contact Antonia Lavelle, Waste & Recycling Manager on 01629 761112 or email: antonia.lavelle@derbyshiredales.gov.uk.
When applying, please tell us how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact Oana Bradley on 01629 761155 or email humanresources@derbyshiredales.gov.uk for an application form.
Provisional Interview Date
Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 August 2026
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