Business Development officer

Title: Business Development officer

Reference Number: EAC-002381

Salary: Scale 6 £35,520 - £37,692

Department: Environment and Communities

Location: Morson Road Depot

Contract type: Permanent

Division: Commercial Waste

Hours Per Week: 36

Contract End Date: Not applicable

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Job Description:

Can you manage a busy caseload, prioritise your own workload and work effectively as part of a team? Are you a confident and experienced communicator used to dealing with the public and contractors? Enfield Council is looking to recruit a Commercial Waste Business Development Officer.

We would love to hear from you if you have experience in sales ideally in waste contract management and contract terms to meets both client needs and Council objectives. Knowledge of local business landscape and commercial waste regulations and Skilled in negotiating service agreements pricing structures.

This role offers lots of variety and you will be able to use your skills in communication, adaptability, attention to detail, organisation and customer service.

You will be part of a growing service engaging and communicating with local businesses about waste management maximising their recycling and transforming their waste behaviours working towards both London-wide and national recycling targets.

You will be based at our depot at Morson Road, but duties will be widespread throughout the Borough. It is essential that you have experience in a customer focused environment, excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for the environment and a good knowledge of Microsoft ICT systems including excel, word and outlook.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
• 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers