Communication Education Outreach Officer

FCC Environment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

On-the-job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking a Communication Education Outreach Officer in Essex. The role focuses on promoting environmental awareness and waste reduction through community, school, and business engagement. It involves managing the Community Benefit Plan, delivering programs, and reporting on outcomes.

The officer will work with local councils and charities to improve recycling and educate the public while supporting campaigns and events across the region. The position is full-time with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience planning or delivering environmental education.
• Proven track record of delivering to defined KPIs.
• Understanding of budgeting and financial basics.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills.
• Confident presenter with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual Community Benefit Plan and produce reports.
• Ensure community benefit commitments are delivered to a high standard.
• Manage funds for community engagement and environmental initiatives.
• Promote waste reduction and the Waste Hierarchy locally.
• Support Council in improving recycling performance.
• Produce reports, presentations and educational materials.
• Arrange and deliver waste education roadshows, school visits, and community events.
• Assist with news articles and social media content.

Skills

Public speaking

Event coordination

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

KPIs & budgeting

MS Office

Communication skills

Education outreach

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Communication Education Outreach Officer

Salary £32,454 - £40,568 (plus benefits)

Hours Full-time

Location Essex, RM12 5BF

Introduction

As a Communication Education Outreach Officer at FCC Environment, you will play a key role in promoting environmental awareness, community engagement, and waste reduction initiatives. You will work closely with local communities, schools, businesses, and the Council to encourage sustainable practices, improve recycling performance, and deliver community benefit commitments. This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Manage the annual Community Benefit Plan and produce associated reports and trackers
• Ensure community benefit commitments are delivered to a high standard
• Manage funds used for community engagement and environmental initiatives
• Promote waste reduction and the Waste Hierarchy across the local community
• Support the Council in improving recycling performance and waste reduction initiatives
• Produce reports, presentations, educational materials, and communications
• Arrange and deliver waste education roadshows, school visits, and community events
• Assist with news articles and social media content relating to environmental services
• Develop relationships with local charities, community groups, and stakeholders
• Support environmental improvement projects, including tree planting schemes and carbon offsetting initiatives

What are we looking for?

• Experience of planning or delivering environmental education
• Proven track record of working to defined KPIs
• Understanding of financial budgeting
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Confident presenter with strong communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of local communities, schools, and environmental issues would be advantageous

About Us

FCC Environment is one of the nation's leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible. We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,500 people.

The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK's waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.