At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in delivering a Food Recycling project and support waste management strategies.
- Company: South Ayrshire Council, dedicated to community wellbeing and environmental impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, wellbeing initiatives, and discounts on various services.
- Other info: Temporary position until April 2027 with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for sustainability and teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
To assist the Waste Management Strategy Team Leader to ensure that the Council meets its targets in line with the Area Waste Plan and the National Waste Plan. As well as deliver a 2 year Food Recycling project with the goal of increasing Food Recycling participation across South Ayrshire.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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ABOUT US
South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland. We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Excellent pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays)
- Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
- A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
- Car leasing scheme
- Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
- Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Scotwest Credit Union
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This post is temporary until 16/04/2027. The grade of this post is Level 5. The work style for this post is Office worker. The successful candidate will work from a designated office location. The work pattern is Mon - Thur 08:45 to 4.45 Fri 08:45 to 04:00. There will be an element of weekend working and 6am starts with this role and to assist in current project.
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