Waste Development Project Officer - DGA13660


Company:	Dumfries and Galloway Council
Salary:	£40,470 to £43,437 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dumfries, DG2 8PN
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Job Description

Waste Development Project Officer (Fixed Term)

Dumfries

Band 9: £40,470 - £43,437

Help shape the future of waste services and deliver projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled

Waste Development Project Officer to support the delivery of major waste transformation projects across Dumfries and Galloway. This is an exciting opportunity to help implement new national initiatives, legislative changes and innovative approaches that will shape how waste services are delivered in the future.

As part of the Waste Development Team, you will lead and support a range of projects, including initiatives linked to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), the Circular Economy (Scotland) Act and household recycling improvements. You will be responsible for project planning, monitoring, reporting, risk management and benefits realisation, helping ensure successful delivery and positive outcomes.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, you will help drive service improvements, support compliance with evolving legislation and contribute to transformational change across Waste Services. You will also prepare reports, facilitate project meetings and provide advice on emerging policy and legislative developments.

We are looking for someone with experience in project delivery, programme management, service improvement or change management. You should have excellent organisational and communication skills, be confident managing complex projects and information, and be passionate about sustainability and public service improvement.

In return, you will have the opportunity to contribute to significant environmental projects, influence the future direction of waste services and play a key role in delivering sustainable outcomes for Dumfries and Galloway.

This post is fixed term for up to 18 months.

This post may be suitable for attachment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

If you are passionate about project delivery, environmental improvement and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

For further information please contact: Steven Trotter 07920528116 Steven.Trotter@Dumgal.gov.uk

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