Recycling & Community Impact Team Lead

TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL; Andover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Learning opportunities

Career progression

Wellbeing initiatives

Inclusive culture

Job summary

TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL in Andover is seeking a Recycling Development Team Leader to motivate a small team and improve local recycling performance. You will investigate issues, support collection crews and deliver campaigns to cut contamination and raise participation.

You will engage residents, analyse data to inform decisions and promote environmental improvement. The role offers a strong work-life balance, development opportunities and a supportive, community-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence engaging with members of the public and building positive relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• The ability to analyse information and use data to support decision-making.
• A proactive approach with a genuine passion for environmental improvement.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve recycling and waste collection issues.
• Work alongside collection teams to tackle areas with low recycling participation and high contamination.
• Carry out promotional and educational campaigns that encourage waste minimisation and recycling.
• Lead and support a small team of Recycling Development Officers and operational staff.

Skills

Customer focus

Team leadership

Communication skills

Public engagement

Organisation

Data analysis

Environmental passion

Education

A-Level standard

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL in Andover is seeking a Recycling Development Team Leader to motivate a small team and improve local recycling performance. You will investigate issues, support collection crews and deliver campaigns to cut contamination and raise participation.

You will engage residents, analyse data to inform decisions and promote environmental improvement. The role offers a strong work-life balance, development opportunities and a supportive, community-focused culture.