Skills for Work

Environment Officer - Environment

Job Posted: 16 September 2024

  • Contract Term: Permanent
  • Location: Isle of Wight
  • Contract Type: Full time
  • Salary: Grade 8, £28,594 to £31,364 per annum
  • Industries: Public Sector
Closing Date: 30 September 2024

Environment Officer (Ref: 2024_1060)

County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight and Agilely from different locations on the island to suit the needs of the job.

Grade 8, £28,594 to £31,364 per annum

Contact: For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Sophia Hellyer at [email protected].

Vacancy Reference: 2024_1060

Closing Date: 30/09/2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a small dynamic team delivering excellent service throughout the Island to ensure the Isle of Wight remains a clean, green, safe environment for residents and visitors.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual who can meet the constant challenges presented in this ever-changing environment. The successful candidate will be solution focused, able to work on their own initiative, and have a flexible approach to managing a diverse workload.

The post holder will also need to be ICT literate and have excellent communication skills with the ability to listen, advise, and manage conflict situations.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Sophia Hellyer at [email protected].

When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

-  Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!

-  Local Government pension scheme

-  Discounted Solent ferry travel

-  Island bus network discount

-  Cycle to work scheme

-  Staff parking permit scheme

-  Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership

-  National and local discounts & benefits schemes

Relocation: For some vacancies (subject to criteria) a relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available if you are specifically relocating to the Isle of Wight to work with us, or if you choose to commute to the Isle of Wight daily, you may be eligible to have some travel costs reimbursed.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour PolicyEmployee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]. Please note: Only applications completed and submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. We actively encourage you to revisit our job page and apply to alternate posts that may be suitable.

Closing Date: 30 September 2024

Isle of Wight Council

The Isle of Wight Council recognises the importance of a motivated workforce and offers a package of benefits to support them. Including everything you would expect from a modern public sector organisation.

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