Client Team Officer

Derbyshire Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking council in East Midlands is seeking a Client Team Officer to lead waste services and enhance recycling efforts. You'll shape local policies, support service improvements, and engage with communities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management and analytical skills, along with a passion for environmental improvement. This full-time role offers an opportunity to make a real impact in South Derbyshire's environmental services.

Qualifications

• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• A passion to work with communities and businesses to promote recycling and reduce carbon emissions.
• Ability to influence and implement service improvements.
• Someone who is supportive of the Council’s values.

Responsibilities

• Lead waste and recycling policy development.
• Manage projects and implement national policy locally.
• Monitor performance and drive service improvements.
• Support operational teams to deliver efficient, high-quality services.
• Engage residents and businesses to promote recycling.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Community engagement

Influencing service improvements

Job description

Client Team Officer – Waste Services

Closing date: 16 February 2026

Are you passionate about driving forward operational services and delivering environmental improvements? South Derbyshire District Council is looking for a Client Team Officer to lead the development and management of our Waste Services.

You'll play a vital role in shaping local policies, supporting large-scale service changes, improving performance within waste and recycling collections and growing commercial opportunities. We’re seeking someone proactive and collaborative, with a passion for enhancing recycling and reducing our carbon footprint, engaging with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead waste and recycling policy development
• Manage projects and implement national policy locally
• Monitor performance and drive service improvements
• Support operational teams to deliver efficient, high-quality services
• Engage residents and businesses to promote recycling

Requirements

• Strong project management and analytical skills
• A passion to work with communities and businesses to promote recycling and reduce carbon emissions
• Ability to influence and implement service improvements
• Someone who is supportive of the Council’s values

Join a forward-thinking council making a real impact in local environmental services.

Apply now and help shape a cleaner, greener South Derbyshire!

Provisional Interview Date: 2 March 2026

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Government Administration