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Environmental Contracts Officer

Service Care Solutions Ltd

England

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

26 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Contracts Officer to manage vital environmental services in Kent. This role is crucial for maintaining high service standards and effective contractor management across various services, including waste management and street cleansing. The successful candidate will engage with the public, oversee compliance, and support financial processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to community environmental initiatives while ensuring operational excellence. If you are passionate about environmental responsibility and possess strong administrative skills, this role is perfect for you.

Experience in public enquiries and contractor management is essential.
Strong IT skills and financial administration experience are required.

Manage environmental contracts and oversee contractor performance.
Handle public enquiries and ensure high service standards.

Public enquiries handling

Contract administration

Contractor management

Financial administration

IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Communication skills

Waste & recycling services knowledge

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database management

Job Advert – Environmental Contracts Officer

Client: Local Authority in Kent

Job Title: Environmental Contracts Officer

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Ongoing Temporary Contract for minimum of 3 months

Pay Rate: £18 per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35)

About the Role: We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Contracts Officer to join a Council Client in Kent. This role plays a key part in managing environmental contracts, waste and street cleansing services, cemeteries, allotments, and garage management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high service standards, effective contractor management, and strong customer service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the first point of contact for public enquiries, service requests, and complaints related to environmental contracts.
Oversee contractor performance, ensuring compliance with waste, recycling, and street cleansing contracts.
Manage records and databases for cemeteries, allotments, and garage tenancy services.
Support financial processes, including purchase orders, invoicing, and budget tracking.
Attend meetings with contractors to monitor service delivery and ensure contractual obligations are met.
Work closely with the Enforcement team regarding environmental crime issues.
Administer Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and maintain compliance with data protection regulations.
Assist with the council’s strategic planning for garages and area management.
Support litter-picking initiatives and community engagement activities to promote environmental responsibility.
Ensure that web pages and public information related to environmental contracts are kept up to date.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Experience handling public enquiries, service requests, and complaints.
Strong knowledge of contract administration and contractor management.
Proficiency in financial administration, including invoicing and purchase order processing.
Ability to manage multiple tasks across waste services, cemeteries, allotments, and garage tenancies.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and database management.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
A background in waste & recycling services or local government is desirable but not essential.

How to Apply: If you are interested in this role or have any queries, please get in touch on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk.

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