Team Manager Environmental Services Policy

Job Description

NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Neighbourhood Services – Environmental
Team Manager Environmental Services Policy
35 hours per week
Temporary up to 14 August 2025
£43,109 - £45,700 / £23.62 - £25.04 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
We are looking for applications from suitably qualified or experienced persons for the post of the Team Manager Environmental Services Policy to join a small team within our Environmental Services policy area.
The post involves development and delivery of the Council’s waste and recycling strategy, ensuring that it reflects both local community needs plus Government requirements and aspirations.
You will identify and define projects aimed at increasing recycling, ensuring appropriate use of waste and recycling services and targeting community involvement in the reduction of waste and/or increased recycling opportunities. You will also act as the lead contact for the public, businesses, community groups and schools regarding advice and guidance on the Council’s plans and policies around waste minimisation and improvements in recycling performance.
You should be educated to SCQF Level 9, including Degree/SVQ4, ideally in Management or an Environmental Science/Waste Management subject, or where this is not held, there is a requirement to have a minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience.
You will be computer literate and have recent experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office packages with particular emphasis on Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint.
It is essential that you have been involved in the development of strategies and policies that enable organisations to meet their objectives and that you have a detailed understanding of waste, recycling and re-use issues and considerations.
This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.
You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney including the outer islands to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
For an informal discussion please contact Alan Dundas, Service Manager Environmental Services tel: 01856 873535 or e-mail alan.dundas@orkney.gov.uk 
Closing Date: Sunday 7 July 2024.
Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post in accordance with Council Policy.