Flexible Recycling Engagement Specialist

Knowsley Council; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowsley Council is seeking a role focused on recycling initiatives and sustainable practices. The successful candidate will work to increase the borough’s recycling rate, engage residents, and enforce waste policies.

The role offers flexible working options with a requirement to attend the work base five days a week. Knowsley welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and provides information on pension options and local government benefits.

Qualifications

• Passion for recycling initiatives and sustainable practices.
• Skills to increase the borough's recycling rate and reduce household residual waste.
• Ability to engage with residents to promote recycling best practices.

Responsibilities

• Increase the borough's recycling rate and reduce the amount of household residual waste via a range of projects and initiatives.
• Work with and support residents to follow the governments Simpler Recycling practices.
• Engage directly with householders to encourage recycling and reduce contamination in recycling bins.
• Provide information on recycling services and challenge poor recycling behaviours.
• Work closely with waste and recycling operational teams to monitor collection and disposal data.
• Enforce the Council's Waste Policies.

Job description

Knowsley Council is seeking a role focused on recycling initiatives and sustainable practices. The successful candidate will work to increase the borough’s recycling rate, engage residents, and enforce waste policies.

The role offers flexible working options with a requirement to attend the work base five days a week. Knowsley welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and provides information on pension options and local government benefits.