Waste Reduction and Circular Economy Lead

Job Title:Waste Reduction & Circular Economy Lead
Salary: per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Grade:F
Contract Type:Fixed Term- 3 years
Working Hours:37 hours per week

Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Join Thurrock Councils Climate and Sustainability Team

We are seeking committed and forward-thinking individuals to join our newly expanded Climate Change and Sustainability Team. These roles offer exciting opportunities to shape Thurrocks environmental future drive innovation and deliver meaningful change across waste energy and climate services.

About the Department

Thurrock Councils Place Directorate is leading the charge on climate action sustainability and waste transformation. Our team is responsible for delivering the boroughs Net Zero ambitions improving recycling rates and embedding circular economy principles. We work collaboratively across departments and with external partners to ensure our strategies are data-driven impactful and community-focused.

About the Roles

We are recruiting for the following roles:

• Energy and Carbon Officer Manage energy efficiency and emissions reporting across the Councils estate.
• Waste Reduction & Circular Economy Lead Deliver Thurrocks Waste Minimisation Plan and circular economy initiatives.

Each role plays a vital part in delivering our climate goals improving operational performance and engaging residents and stakeholders in sustainable change.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for individuals who bring:

• Strong project and programme management skills
• Expertise in climate energy waste or sustainability fields
• Advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities
• Experience working across departments and with external partners
• Passion for environmental leadership and public service

Essential Qualifications:

Relevant qualifications and/or professional memberships (e.g. IEMA) depending on the role. Please refer to the Person Specification for the role-specific essential qualifications.

DBS Check: Not required for these roles.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 4^th February 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 22nd February 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the roles or interview process please contact:

Gary Crooks - Sustainability & Climate Strategy Manager

Email:

Tel:

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.