Senior Waste Projects Officer Operational

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3608

Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type: Temporary/Secondment - Full Time

Contract end date: 31 July 2029

Location: Carmarthen

Grade: Grade J

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate: £22.20 - £24.46

Contract Hours 37hrs

Come and join our team Senior Waste Projects Officer (Operational)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Waste Projects Officer (Operational) to lead the operational delivery of Carmarthenshire's Waste Service Change programme.

This pivotal role will take responsibility for managing and coordinating the operational transformation of waste services, ensuring the smooth and effective implementation of new systems, processes, and frontline delivery models.

You will play a critical leadership role within the project team, overseeing operational workstreams, supporting staff, and ensuring that all changes are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with service requirements.

From route optimisation and operational planning to training delivery and health & safety compliance, you will ensure that every aspect of the new waste service is ready for rollout and performs to the highest standard.

Working closely with operational teams, managers, and partners, you will drive continuous improvement and ensure frontline teams are fully prepared and supported through change.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a hands on leadership role in a major transformation programme, with real impact on service delivery and community outcomes.

Join us and lead the delivery of a modern, efficient, and sustainable waste service for Carmarthenshire.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Yana Peel-Jones

Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date

31/07/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.