Projects Officer

Broxbourne Environmental Services Trading Limited (BEST) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Broxbourne Borough Council delivering the Council’s domestic refuse and recycling collections, commercial waste collections, street cleansing, grounds maintenance and cemetery services, plus a range of other activities.
Projects Officer (Ref: B109)
Starting salary. £35,555.52 pa
Fixed term 18-month contract

BEST is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, conscientious individual to provide project management and support for the Waste Management team and to assist in the delivery and development of the waste management and recycling services.  

Duties will include:

•    Design and deliver projects aimed at increasing recycling and minimising waste.  
•    Plan and manage food waste implementation projects to flats and flats above shops. 
•    Plan and manage time banded collections project.  
•    Plan other environmental projects that will enhance Broxbourne.

Applications are welcome from candidates who have relevant experience, who can apply attention to detail to produce high quality, accurate work. Applicants should also possess well developed research, written and verbal communication and advanced IT skills, and be proficient in scanning a range of diverse information sources and critically reviewing these to make sound judgements. Knowledge of the White Space system would be an advantage.

You must have a full, clean UK driving license.

Applicants must also be able to demonstrate key principles of customer care to ensure any complaints are dealt with professionally. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide information and advice in fluently spoken English is essential in this post.  

BEST is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. BEST expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The benefits package includes:

•    A full training and development programme
•    NEST Pension Scheme membership
•    Free membership to two local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services
•    Comprehensive benefits and discount scheme

BEST is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Borough of Broxbourne website.
Application forms must be submitted online by midnight on 20 May 2025 quoting the above reference.  Please note - no previous applicants need apply.

BEST c/o Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.
Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk
Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk