Senior Technical Officer – Waste

East Sussex County Council

. Deliver essential waste and recycling services for East Sussex residents .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeLewes • United KingdomSenior💰 £47,006 - £50,875 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing waste and recycling services, developing policies, and leading strategic initiatives to support environmental objectives. Proven ability to analyze data, manage budgets, and foster effective partnerships within the waste industry.

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Strategic Waste ManagementPartnership DevelopmentPolicy DevelopmentData AnalysisBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Waste ManagementData AnalysisBudget ManagementPolicy DevelopmentReport Preparation

Soft Skills

Self-MotivationAbility to Work Under PressureLeadership

Industry Keywords

Environment ActUK ETSPFI ContractRecycling ServicesLocal Government Reorganisation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver essential waste and recycling services for East Sussex residents
Manage key facilities, projects, contracts and service improvements
Work with Veolia, Brighton & Hove City Council, district and borough councils, and other partners
Support higher recycling, lower carbon impacts, Environment Act reforms, UK ETS, closed landfill, coastal pollution response, PFI contract expiry, future waste strategy and local government reorganisation
Analyse data
Manage budgets and payments
Prepare reports and briefings
Develop policies and procedures
Lead high-profile waste service improvements and support net zero objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience working at a strategic level in the waste industry
Experience developing and maintaining effective partnerships
Ability to take on new and complex areas of work, learn quickly, and lead them confidently through to delivery
Experience preparing reports, developing strategies and ideas for policy improvement, and supporting good decision-making
Strong self-motivation
Ability to work under pressure and translate policy into workable solutions
CV and Supporting Statement required
Ability to work in the UK or eligibility for UK work sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diverse range of benefits to help and support you during employment
Reasonable adjustments available for candidates with disabilities