Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.

As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.

The Role & Responsibilities: 

The Waste Services team, acts on behalf of Dover District Council and Folkestone & Hythe District Councils, supporting the provision of Recycling & Waste Collections and Street Cleansing services across the two Districts. This successful partnership between the two authorities, led by Dover District Council, has been running for over 15 years.

We are looking for a Communal Projects Officer (Waste) to join the Waste Services team on a two‑year fixed‑term basis. This is a varied and rewarding role that plays a key part in improving recycling capture and service quality at communal and multiple‑occupancy properties across the district.

You will work closely with landlords, managing agents, residents, contractors and internal council teams to ensure waste and recycling services at communal properties are effective, compliant and continuously improving.

Your work will directly contribute to environmental outcomes by helping residents recycle more, reducing contamination, and ensuring services operate efficiently and fairly.

As our Communal Projects Officer (Waste), you will be responsible for:

Supporting delivery of the East Kent Waste Contract at communal and multiple‑occupancy properties

Working with landlords, managing agents and contractors to ensure the adequate and effective provision of waste and recycling facilities

Managing the provision, installation and recovery of costs for communal waste and recyclables containers

Inspecting sites, monitoring performance and driving service improvements

Using performance data to improve recyclables capture and address service failures

Providing advice and educational materials to residents on recycling and waste services

Handling service enquiries and complaints in line with Council policy

Managing small projects and working with internal teams to support continuous improvement

Who We Are Looking For

You will be organised, confident and comfortable working independently, while also thriving as part of a collaborative team. You’ll have excellent communication skills in a variety of formats; practical experience of project management; and, be able to demonstrate a common‑sense approach to problem solving. Prior experience of working within the recycling and waste and/or housing sectors would be advantageous.

We have a hybrid working approach with an expectation that you will work from the Waste Services’ team office in Dover at least one day per week.

Frequent travel throughout the district is an essential aspect of this role. Candidates must be able to meet this requirement. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, subject to eligibility criteria, such as:

Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Program

Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension

Generous annual leave provision

Discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre

On-site parking (site dependent)

Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.

The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

For an alternative format, or to apply using a different method, please contact us.

What Next?

This recruitment will close on Sunday 9th August 2026.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Ian Dudding (Head of Waste Services) by email: ian.dudding@dover.gov.uk , no later than 12pm on Wednesday 5th August 2026.

Interviews to be held on Friday 21st August. We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified. The interview will be question-based.

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