In this role, you will oversee the data relating to the waste stream, maintaining relationships with external suppliers for accurate recycled waste reporting and other similar service areas. 

Your primary objective will be to optimise waste management processes, analyse waste data, and support other initiatives with data-driven insights. 

Accurate information is crucial for maintaining and managing financial implications, such as tonnage used and correct billing. 

Each month, you will produce detailed reports on our waste achievements, providing a comprehensive overview of our performance.

You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including the Finance, Waste, and Data teams, to ensure a high level of service. 

Collaboration and communication are key aspects of this position. Your analytical skills will help identify trends and opportunities for improvement, driving process enhancements. 

You will also assist in developing and implementing waste reduction strategies, monitor the performance of waste management programs, and provide timely, accurate information to support decision-making. 

If you are passionate about sustainability, have excellent analytical skills, and thrive in a dynamic work environment, we want to hear from you.  

Help to deliver an outstanding waste service while promoting environmental sustainability. 

Responsibilities 

Create trackers to assist in the planning and chasing of outstanding works with suppliers 

Produce and sending of reports for waste suppliers and customers to ensure adherence of contracted SLA’s 

Utilise existing databases to set-up disposal routes, average weights and waste streams for waste management 

Engage with procurement to execute supplier set ups and deactivations in the database 

Chase any suppliers on a reactive basis for any anomalies or missing data on the self-service portal 

Engage with our finance department and wider sustainability team on a regular basis 

Assist finance and the wider team running reports towards month end for billing purposes 

About You 

Experience of working in a fast-paced environment 

Experienced in using Microsoft Excel up to intermediate level (V-lookups, formulas and pivot tables,) and other Microsoft applications 

A high level of accuracy and attention to detail 

Good communication skills

Good multi- tasking skills and time management 

Analytical and methodical in approach 

Knowledge/experience of using Webaspx and MapInfo 

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: 

Claire James

Claire.james@knowsley.gov.uk

0151 442 2452

Kevin Shields

Kevin.Shields@knowsley.gov.uk

0151 443 2464

‘Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the MJ Awards 2024.  Come join us and be part of our future success!’ 

Interviews to be held week commencing 5 August 2024.