Job vacancies
Please note all our job vacancies are advertised on WM Jobs. You are able to view and apply for our vacancies on WM Jobs website.
Please note “Wyre Forest District Council will only accept direct applications from individuals, the authority will not be liable to make any payment to third parties or agents who submit applications on behalf of clients”
Full time, fixed term
Senior Planning Policy Officer
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer to support the formulation and implementation of policies and strategies related to planning for our District. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact, working on housing, employment and rural policies to help shape the environment, meet the needs of our residents and business and to ensure sustainable growth.
You will collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals, engage with stakeholders and utilise your expertise to lead on plan-making whilst also supporting the Development Management function.
Contact type: Full time, two year fixed term contact
Location: Wyre Forest House, Kidderminster with hybrid working
Salary: £37,559 - £40,060 per annum
Closing date: Thursday 15 May 2025
Full time, fixed term
Business Support Officer
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Business Support Officer to join our team. You will be a team player, with a track record of providing high quality support to both external customers and internal stakeholders.
You will be supporting the Community and Environment (C&E) section by:
- Providing excellent customer and resident support through a range of communication methods
- Supporting a range of key services across the C&E section
- Providing administrative support when required
- Assisting with managing customer databases and information systems
Contact type: Full time, 12 month fixed term contact
Location: The depot, Green Street, Kidderminster
Salary: £28,041 to £29,472 per annum
Closing date: Thursday 8 May 2025
Full time
Commercial Manager
Are you ready for your next career challenge? Do you possess the right skills and competencies to lead and drive commercial activities within the council’s front-line operational services team?
Forming part of a senior management team, you will have significant financial and business experience, coupled with a track record of generating revenue through a wide range of commercial income streams, with experience in enhancing the customer journey through digital development.
Contact type: Full time, permanent contract
Location: Green Street, Kidderminster
Salary: £41,034 to £44,283 per annum (Pending scale review)
Closing date: Sunday 4 May 2025
Full time
Civil Enforcement Officer
Do you care about keeping Wyre Forest safe, clean and well looked after? We’re looking for a Civil Enforcement Officer to join our team. You’ll patrol our streets and car parks, help tackle illegal parking, littering and fly-tipping, and support public safety across the district. You’ll work closely with the community, speak with local residents and businesses, and be part of campaigns to raise awareness of local rules and services.
This is a hands-on role that involves being out and about in all weathers. Shifts include weekends, evenings and bank holidays, and full training is provided.
Contact type: Full time, permanent contract
Location: Green Street, Kidderminster
Salary: £28,041 to £29,742 per annum
Closing date: Sunday 4 May 2025
Full time
Waste Operative Level 2 - Loader
Do you enjoy working outside? Are you committed to maintaining a clean and tidy environment? We are looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to support the safe and efficient collection of waste materials, including domestic, commercial, recycling, and garden waste. This role is essential in maintaining high-quality waste collection services across the district.
Contact type: This is a full time, permanent role.
Location: Green Street depot Kidderminster and out in the local community
Salary: £25,938 to £27,470 per annum
Closing date: Thursday 1 May 2025
Part time
Housing Advice Officer
We're looking for someone committed to providing good customer service, with a passion for preventing homelessness and able to support the council in reducing costs of temporary accommodation.
The role will involve working directly with members of the public who are homeless and threatened with homelessness as well any other customers requiring housing advice.
Contact type:18.5 hours a week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
Location: Kidderminster
Salary: £33,854 to £36,638 per annum
Closing date: 1 May 2025
Full time, fixed term
Disabled Facilities Grants Project Officer
We're looking for someone to provide services to meet the requirements of the Council’s Housing Strategy and Private Sector Housing policies in order to improve well being of residents and protection of the environment. In particular to develop and implement the Council’s strategic and operational activities associated with Disabled Facilities Grants, assessing and delivering appropriate adaptations to resident's homes.
Contact type: Full time, two year fixed term contract
Location: Kidderminster with option for hybrid working
Salary: £30,238 - £32,769 per annum
Closing date: Thursday 8 May 2025
Part time, fixed term
Homeless Support Officer
We are looking for experienced communicator to support people who are homeless and living in our temporary accommodation, as well as those we are working with to prevent homelessness.
You will be developing pathway plans for customers into accommodation and support, alongside providing appropriate tenancy training to ensure they can maintain their tenancy in the longer term and developing positive relationships and pathways with organisations to ensure early reporting, intervention and support is available for households.
Contact type: 25 hour per week (which may include some weekend working), 1-year fixed term contract
Location: Kidderminster
Salary: £30,238 - £32,769 pro-rata
Closing date: Thursday 8 May 2025
