North Northamptonshire Council
Waste Operations Officer
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Waste Operations Officer
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About The Role
Waste Services is pivotal in ensuring communities are clean, safe, and on a path to a sustainable future. As a single-tier authority, the Council delivers services holistically, consistently, and efficiently across the whole area for community benefit.
Managing waste and associated resources is a statutory function, with services such as waste collection and cleansing, household waste recycling centres, and a portfolio of active contracts held paramount by residents. These high-risk, demand-led services frequently interact with the public.
The purpose of this Waste Operations Officer role is to provide operational support to the Waste Operations Manager across all elements involved in delivering waste collection and cleansing services.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Waste Operations Manager to:
- Develop and implement safe operating procedures allowing flexible resource deployment and improving operational efficiency.
- Manage and oversee the delivery of waste collection and cleansing services, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and Council policies.
- Manage day-to-day operations of council-owned waste transfer and depot locations, adhering to permits, reporting requirements, and planning restrictions.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and Council safe operating procedures.
- Risk and procedure management:
- Continuously review and refresh operational risk assessments and standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Roll out training programs to ensure all waste operational personnel fully understand and comply with SOPs.
- Training and development:
- Ensure health and safety, and mandatory corporate training are provided and maintained through regular monitoring, toolbox meetings, and formal training.
- Emergency and continuity support:
- Assist the Waste Operations Manager in developing and implementing business continuity arrangements and emergency response plans to ensure service resilience.
- Human resources and recruitment support:
- Develop recruitment and career progression plans to optimise staff retention within the operational delivery team.
- Collaborate with HR matters, including sickness absence, poor performance reviews, and disciplinary procedures, under the manager’s guidance.
- Cross-council coordination:
- Work with other council departments to align services for the benefit of residents: cost-effective, user-friendly solutions.
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Requisites
Core Competencies
- Commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunities, understanding diverse behavioural, physical, social, and welfare needs.
- Strict adherence to Council policies and procedures—including safeguarding, financial regulations, equality promotion, customer care—and reasonable care for health/safety of both oneself and others.
- Support Corporate Parenting principles by fostering a child-and-young-person-focused environment, respecting their needs whether current or previously placed with the Council.
- Proactive engagement in duties that fall within the job’s core function and grade.
Additional Expectations
- Relevance to statutory and operational duties
- Ability to comply with high standards in a fast-paced, public-facing environment.
Professional Development & Perks
North Northamptonshire Council offers a dynamic workplace with rewards extending beyond standard expectations:
- Salary and benefits: Competitive packages encompassing:
- Pension scheme: Council-matching contributions with guaranteed life cover and ill-health protections.
- Broad career progression ((>40+different roles available), enhanced skill-building, and growth opportunities.
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Work-life balance:
- Generous leave entitlements (28+ days core annual leave rising to 33 days + all public holidays).
- Opportunities to accumulate extra leave (up to five additional days).
- Hybrid/remote working where authorised for operational needs.
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Support and wellness:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Well-being initiatives: Inclusive support programs tailored for a diverse workforce.
- Travel costs: Aligned with HMRC commuter guidelines.
- Partner Employee Network Groups (ENG) to foster inclusivity.
Organizational Values and Principles
The Council’s values and behaviours underpin all interactions and decision-making, serving three core principles:
Values
Customer-focused: Prioritizing resident needs with compassion and clarity. Respectful: Working ethically and collaboratively internally and externally. Efficient: Leveraging resources to deliver high-quality results promptly. Supportive: Encouraging team cohesion, mentorship, and mutual learning. Trustworthy: Exemplifying integrity in every action and decision.
Critical Commitments
- Disability Confidence: Committed to equal access.
- Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide bespoke support through initiatives like the Employment & Disability Service (EADS) (see [EADS | North Northamptonshire Council](additional resources link)).
- Military Community Support:
- Gold award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme reflecting support for former Armed Forces personnel.
About Us
For further information on our initiatives and broader career opportunities, visit [Jobs and careers - North Northamptonshire Council](additional info link).
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