EfW Community Liaison Manager

SUEZ; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ in Milton Keynes is seeking a Community Liaison Manager to be the face of the Energy from Waste facility, building trusted relationships with schools, community groups and local organisations while helping people understand how waste becomes a valuable resource.

You will deliver engaging presentations and tours, promote the visitor centre, create newsletters and updates, and collaborate with authorities and the site team to raise awareness of sustainability and the circular economy.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, training, community engagement or related field.
• Teaching or education qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Strong written communication for newsletters and updates.
• Ability to engage large groups of children with engaging lessons.
• Interest in environmental services and circular economy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations, workshops and educational activities for schools, community groups and local organisations.
• Manage and promote the visitor centre, coordinate site tours and support recycling, waste minimisation and sustainability campaigns.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders, including local authorities, community organisations, businesses and residents.
• Create clear and engaging content for newsletters, educational materials, web updates, public communications and community initiatives.
• Support internal communications and employee engagement activities.
• Work closely with Corporate Affairs Manager, Site Manager and local authority partners to strengthen community understanding of sustainability.

Skills

Education background

Communication skills

Public speaking

Written comms

Project management

Sustainability interest

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

What will I be doing?

As Community Liaison Manager, you’ll be the face of the Energy from Waste facility, building strong relationships across the community and helping raise awareness of how waste can be transformed into a valuable resource. You’ll also support people in understanding the range of careers available within the environmental and sustainability sectors.

• Deliver engaging presentations, workshops and educational activities for schools, community groups and local organisations.
• Manage and promote the visitor centre, coordinate site tours and support recycling, waste minimisation and sustainability campaigns.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders, including local authorities, community organisations, businesses and residents.
• Create clear and engaging content for newsletters, educational materials, web updates, public communications and community initiatives.
• Support internal communications and employee engagement activities, helping colleagues stay informed, connected and involved.
• Working closely with the Corporate Affairs Manager, Site Manager and local authority partners, you’ll play a key role in strengthening community understanding of sustainability, resource recovery and environmental responsibility.

What are the requirements?

This role will particularly appeal to candidates from an education/training or Teaching background with experience or an interest in sustainability, environmental education, communications, public engagement, community outreach or corporate social responsibility.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in education, training, community engagement, communications, sustainability or a related field. A teaching or education-related qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage a wide range of audiences, from school pupils to industry professionals.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to create engaging content including newsletters, educational resources, press releases and digital updates.
• Ability to engage and managed large groups of children, with interesting, and engaging lesson plans.
• The ability to develop ideas, manage projects and deliver initiatives from concept through to completion.
• An interest in environmental services, recycling, sustainability and helping communities understand the benefits of a circular economy. Media experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Who we are

At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development because when you thrive, we all succeed.

At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.

At SUEZ, your work truly matters driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.