Senior Waste and Street Scene Services Officer

Senior Waste and Street Scene Services Officer
Location: Castleham Business Park, Hastings
Salary: £35,518 - £39,657 per annum + £2907 Car allowance. Starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
Closing Date: 6th September 2026
Help shape the services that keep Rother clean, safe and welcoming.
Are you an organised and proactive professional who enjoys solving problems, working with contractors and making services better for residents?
We’re looking for a Senior Waste and Street Scene Services Officer to join our Waste and Street Scene Services department.
This is a varied role where you’ll oversee the delivery of waste, recycling and street cleansing services across the district, helping to make sure high standards are delivered every day. The post holder will lead on contractor performance, service inspections, customer and councillor enquiries, compliance monitoring, service improvements and environmental quality projects.
You will help manage a range of essential frontline services that residents rely on every day, including household waste and recycling collections, street cleansing, fly-tipping removal and public conveniences. Working on behalf of the Council, you’ll help ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual and legal requirements, whilst identifying opportunities to improve performance and value for money.
You’ll work closely with contractors, council teams, neighbouring councils, residents and businesses to resolve issues, improve performance and support service improvements. No two days are the same, with a mix of office work, site inspections, data analysis, project work and contract management activities.
This role is based at Castleham Business Park, Hastings.
If you’re looking for a varied role where you can support important frontline services, work with a wide range of people and develop your skills within a supportive team, we’d like to hear from you.
Key Skills
* Experience in contract management, contract monitoring, compliance, operational service delivery or a similar role
* An understanding of how to work constructively with contractors and partners to maintain standards, resolve issues and drive service improvement
* Experience building effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including contractors, public sector partners and Customers
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills
* Good organisational skills and attention to detail
* Confidence working with data, spreadsheets and performance information
* The ability to challenge performance professionally and work collaboratively to find solutions
* A full driving licence and the ability to travel across the district
What Rother District Council can offer you:
We take pride in offering an excellent employee experience, with benefits including:
* a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
* membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
* flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
* a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
* Employee wellbeing support and occupational health services
* a supportive and friendly team environment
* free parking at our offices
* a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Rother District Council, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Interviews to be held on Monday 21 or Wednesday 24 September 2026