EfW Community Liaison Manager - SUEZ

Milton Keynes City Council; Wolverton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance x3

10% Annual Bonus

25 days annual leave

Sick Pay

Pension employer contribution 5%

Job summary

SUEZ in Milton Keynes is seeking a Community Liaison Manager for the Energy from Waste facility. You will deliver engaging education and outreach activities, raising awareness of waste-to-resource concepts among schools and communities.

You'll build partnerships, develop content, and support campaigns while promoting sustainable practices and the circular economy across local stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, training, community engagement, communications or sustainability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong written communication for newsletters and updates.
• Ability to engage large groups of children with engaging lessons.
• Develop ideas, manage projects and deliver initiatives.
• Interest in environmental services and circular economy; media experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations, workshops and educational activities for schools and community groups.
• Manage and promote the visitor centre, coordinate site tours and support campaigns.
• Build relationships with local authorities, community organisations, businesses and residents.
• Create newsletters, educational materials, web updates and community content.
• Support internal communications and employee engagement activities.
• Collaborate with partners to strengthen sustainability understanding.

Skills

Education/Training experience

Community engagement

Communications skills

Presentation skills

Content creation

Project management

Sustainability interest

Education

Teaching/education qualification

Job description

Job Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity for a Teacher/trainer, looking for something a little different; showcasing Milton Keynes Energy from Waste facility, using your teaching and learning skills to help people understand the journey of waste and the importance of reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering resources.

At Suez, we're committed to making our world a more sustainable place - a highly complex challenge. That's why we need diverse and inspirational individuals to help us move forward. If you're ready to shape the future, collaborate, and drive positive change, we want you on our team. Join us to unleash your talent and help us achieve our shared goals.

Salary: £32,937 - £38,636

Benefits: Life assurance x 3, 10% Annual Bonus, 25 days Annual Leave plus Holiday buyback scheme, Sick Pay, Pension Employer Contribution 5%

Location: Dickens Road, Wolverton, MILTON KEYNES, MK12 25QF

Hours: Starting from January 4th 2027: 37.5 Hours (Full time), Part-time options available/Term time only options available

Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.

Main Responsibility

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.

The Ideal Candidate

• 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.

About The Organisation

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.