Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
The Waste Systems Administrator role sits within the Technical Team which supports Neighbourhood Services via data analysis. The successful applicant will have a wide range of responsibilities aimed at improving services for residents and enabling efficient use of resources for colleagues. Responsibilities will include developing KPIs and other performance measures, developing and implementing the systems for data capture, scrutiny, analysis and interrogation of performance data, regular reporting and communicating findings to a variety of audiences, and other project-based work. The successful candidate will contribute to work across waste management, grounds maintenance, winter maintenance, parks maintenance and other related areas.
This role is offered on a fixed term contract until the 30/09/2025.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- A high standard of general education (minimum NVQ 3/A Level standard) is essential, with relevant technical qualifications or experience being advantageous.
- The successful candidate must demonstrate an aptitude for data analysis, data science or data engineering, either through experience or education.
- An active awareness of current issues facing environmental services and local government.
- Excellent communication skills and a track record of continued professional development.
For further information about this role, please contact Brian Liddle (Waste Services Technical Manager) via email; brian.liddle@northumberland.gov.uk
NCC INFO AND BENEFITS
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘To Foster a thriving and collaborative culture where our people are valued, empowered and encouraged to be their very best for Northumberland’
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
