Project Officer (Waste)

Overview

We're looking for an organised, proactive and motivated Project Officer (Waste) to join our Waste Collection Programme team.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of a high-profile £500m Waste Collection Procurement Programme, helping to shape the future of waste collection and street cleansing services across Buckinghamshire.

You will play a key role in delivering innovative, value-for-money solutions that improve environmental outcomes and ensure high-quality services for residents.

About us

Neighbourhood Services sits within the Communities Directorate, delivering essential frontline services that directly impact residents’ day to day lives. Our ambition is to provide modern, efficient and customer focused services that support thriving communities across the county. As we commence our transformational procurement and mobilisation programme, this role offers the opportunity to help shape the Council’s strategic direction.

Our Waste Collection Programme team sits within Neighbourhood Services and leads the delivery of this key strategic procurement.

• We are a collaborative, forward-thinking team focused on continuous improvement and innovation across waste services.
• The team works closely with a wide range of internal colleagues, external advisors, and stakeholders to deliver key programme outcomes.
• You’ll be joining a supportive environment where knowledge sharing, professional growth and teamwork are encouraged.
• We are committed to delivering high-quality services that provide value for money while meeting environmental and legislative requirements.

About the role

As a Project Officer (Waste), you will support the delivery of a complex procurement and mobilisation programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of complex waste-related projects and programme activity
• Managing programme risks, budgets and performance, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality targets
• Assisting with service transformation, harmonisation and improvement initiatives.
• Applying project management methodologies, including PRINCE2 principles, to coordinate programme activity.
• Supporting the preparation of reports, presentations and business cases to support decision-making.
• Working with stakeholders, partners and suppliers to deliver agreed outcomes.
• Supporting the development of innovative solutions that improve waste services and deliver value for money.
• Supporting mobilisation and transition to new service arrangements

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

We're looking for someone who enjoys managing multiple priorities, building positive relationships and delivering practical solutions.

You'll have experience of supporting projects and be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders, often balancing competing demands and deadlines. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, along with a genuine interest in environmental services and continuous improvement.

You'll bring:

• Experience within waste management, environmental services or a related field
• Knowledge of waste collection, prevention, recycling and disposal services
• Strong project coordination and planning skills
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management abilities
• The ability to analyse information, identify issues and recommend solutions
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience producing reports, presentations and management information
• Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• A proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach to work

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Other information

For more information about this role, please contact Carl Mattera at [email protected] for an informal discussion.

Closing date: 23:59 Friday 5th November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Our Communities directorate works across the county to deliver a number of the key customer-facing services that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day. 

This directorate includes a wide range of services, including:

• collecting and disposing of waste and recycling
• maintaining our roads and Rights of Way network and parking
• ensuring the delivery of school transport, and supporting sustainable travel including public bus services and School Crossing Patrollers
• managing Country Parks
• leisure facilities, museums, theatres and libraries, as well as developing our Cultural Strategy
• Licensing, Environmental Health and Trading Standards
• Cemeteries and Crematoria

The customer is central to how we develop and deliver all of these services, which help promote our rich and vibrant culture and special environment. 

We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and committed individuals to join our team and help us to continue to make Buckinghamshire a great place to live, work and visit. This is an exciting time for us as we bring together the services previously run by five separate councils before Buckinghamshire Council was created. Whilst making major changes to contracts affecting residents across Bucks, we continue to focus on delivering great customer service. You will join us on our journey of continuous improvement - whether that’s through developing strategies and ways of working or delivering services on the ground, every person in Communities is a valued member of the team.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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