At the City of York Council our ambition is to maintain a clean, green and well-maintained city, reduce waste and drive up recycling.
As an Environmental Services Officer, you will work to provide an efficient and effective waste collection service, together with a high standard of maintenance of public spaces.
A key part of this role is using national waste strategy and policy to inform plans for waste collection, disposal, waste minimisation and recycling
You’ll be responsible for ensuring waste management schemes are implemented effectively and legal requirements are upheld. This role combines elements of waste management and public realm working, so an understanding of local and national environmental policies is essential.
You should be confident speaking to members of the public, local councillors and housing associations to identify and overcome problems arising in the city. Tackling the day-to-day issues alongside project work to improve the overall service provided.
You must have strong analytical skills, the ability to communicate and explain ideas to key stakeholders, advising the council and other relevant bodies/people on the likely impact of new legislation, policies, and initiatives.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
This post is suitable as a job sharing position.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Rebecca Copley at
[email protected] or on 01904 553292.
Closing date: Sunday 12 July 2026 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Week commencing 27 July 2026
