Commercial Waste Officer - Part time

The pay range for this role will be £30,024 – £33,143 (pro rata for part time colleagues).

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward‑thinking team.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on "More than just a job" brochure.

Joining a small team, you will work in our Commercial Office(s) based at the Poole or Bournemouth Recycling Centres. You will be required to work at both sites on a rota basis. This position is a part‑time role of 18.5 hrs made up of full days Monday and Friday as well as a Saturday morning.

• Provide a high level of customer service to residents and commercial customers—face to face, on the phone and in writing.
• Collate and handle data relating to waste management.
• Manage financial aspects of billing, invoicing, taking payments and selling commercial waste services.

• Committed to high standards of accuracy with meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with several databases (training will be provided).
• Experience or knowledge of waste disposal is an advantage.
• Excellent communicator, strong team player, fully engaged in pursuing the Council’s purpose and values.

As part of the Strategic Development team, which manages Waste and Open Spaces, you’ll be committed to improving the environment for our residents and businesses. The Commercial Waste Officer will play an active role in a multi-skilled team and there will be opportunities to develop your own skills and contribute to the direction of the service.

For an informal discussion please contact Laura Neil (Commercial Waste Manager) on 01202 128073, Ellen Adby (Site Manager) on 01202 126692 or Jake Middleton (Site Manager) on 01202 123479. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world‑renowned coastline. We can offer career‑defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world‑class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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