Waste & Resources Officer
- Salary
- £38.8K–£42.3KGBP
- Hiring from
- United Kingdom
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Closing Date: 14th October 2026
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £38,823 - £42,276
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Lower Polmaise Waste Management Facility
Are you passionate about sustainability and making a real difference in your community?
We are looking for a proactive and motivated Waste & Resource Officer to help shape the future of waste and recycling services across Stirling. This is an opportunity to lead projects, work with communities and partners, and help deliver environmental improvements that support a cleaner, greener Stirling.
What you'll do:
- Lead and support waste and recycling projects.
- Work with residents, businesses, community groups and partner organisations.
- Deliver education and awareness campaigns that encourage positive behaviour change.
- Analyse service data and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support the delivery of local and national waste strategies.
- Respond to enquiries and provide expert advice on waste and recycling matters.
What we're looking for:
- Experience in waste management, environmental services or a related field.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- The ability to manage projects and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of waste and resource management issues and legislation.
- Good IT skills and a full UK driving licence.
Why join us?
You'll be part of a team committed to improving recycling, reducing waste and supporting environmental sustainability across Stirling. This is a varied and rewarding role where you can influence change and see the results of your work in local communities.
Apply today and help make a lasting difference to how we manage resources across Stirling.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
The Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
- Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
- Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
- Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
- Carers Leave
- Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
- Access to Health & Wellbeing support
- Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lift share Scheme
- Car Lease Scheme
- Technology Benefit Scheme