Communications Education Outreach Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Job summary

FCC Environment is recruiting a Communications Education Outreach Officer in Essex to promote environmental awareness and drive community engagement. You will manage the Community Benefit Plan, coordinate waste education outreach, and collaborate with schools, councils, and local groups to improve recycling and reduce waste.

The role is full-time, with a competitive salary (£32,454–£40,568) and benefits, and requires strong communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience of planning or delivering environmental education
• Proven track record of working to defined KPIs
• Understanding of budgeting and financial planning
• 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 with diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of local communities, schools and environmental issues advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual Community Benefit Plan and produce 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 locally
• Support the Council in improving recycling performance
• 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 and stakeholders
• Support environmental improvement projects including tree planting and carbon offsetting

Skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Communication

Independent working

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further...

Communication Education Outreach Officer

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

Hours – Full-time

Location – Essex, RM12 5BF

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.