Waste Data Officer

Coventry City Council | Temporary Assignment via Opus People Solutions

Location: Hybrid working - minimum 2 office days per week (One Friargate & Whitley Depot, Coventry)
Pay Rate: £14.82 per hour PAYE / £19.67 per hour Umbrella
Hours: 30 hours per week (flexible across 4 or 5 days)
Contract: Initially 2 months with the possibility of extension

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle as you will be required to work across 2 offices, One Friargate and Whitley Depot, Coventry

About the Role

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Coventry City Council for a Waste Data Officer to join the Data, Performance and Continuous Improvement Team on a temporary basis.

This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, logical and highly organised, with strong Excel skills and experience working with data. You will support frontline waste services by maintaining accurate records, producing reports, analysing performance data and providing administrative support to operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce, maintain and analyse reports using Excel and other systems.
• Monitor and maintain accurate service data.
• Support Waste Support Assistants and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and Council procedures.
• Identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide general administrative support to the service.

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle - you will be required to work across 2 locations
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate data.
• Previous administrative experience.
• Experience producing and analysing reports.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong IT, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Professional, personable and able to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience within waste operations.
• Public sector or local government experience.
• Knowledge of waste management or recycling services.