Recycling Education Assistant

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government office seeks a Recycling Education Assistant to promote recycling and waste management among residents. This role involves community engagement, educational visits to schools, and participating in local events. Ideal candidates should be passionate about sustainability and eager to work in diverse settings. Flexible working hours available, making it suitable for part-time or full-time seekers.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 25 days

Sick pay and local government pension scheme

Access to various employee benefits and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Active and passionate educator dedicated to changing behaviours.
• Enthusiasm for engaging with different community methods.
• Flexibility to perform field activities and office work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality information on waste behaviours.
• Conduct educational visits to schools.
• Engage with residents for better recycling practices.
• Participate in community events to promote recycling.

Skills

Communication skills

Passion for environmental sustainability

Ability to engage with the community

Job description

All about the Role

We are looking for aRecycling Education Assistant to joinour team. This role involves delivering targeted communication and educational resources to enhance residents' knowledge of the recycling and waste services offered by Peterborough City Council. You will also engage with primary and secondary school pupils to increase their understanding of environmental issues, including recycling and sustainable waste management. You will promote the ethos of reduce, reuse, recycle' within the community and bring the message of waste minimisation to the public.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication:Deliver high-quality information to encourage proper waste and recycling behaviours.
• Collaboration:Work with colleagues in Aragon Direct Services to identify areas needing improvement and target resources effectively.
• Team Engagement:Work directly with waste and recycling collection teams to increase recycling and reduce waste contamination.
• Resident Interaction:Engage with residents to improve recycling quality, especially after rejected collections due to contamination.
• Public Engagement:Conduct doorstep visits to educate residents on waste and recycling services.
• Community Events:Participate in events and roadshows to promote recycling services and provide advice.
• School Visits:Visit schools to teach children about recycling and encourage them to spread the message at home.
• Monitoring:Maintain a process to monitor the impact of engagement work.
• Partnerships:Work with the Education Support Officer at the Peterborough Energy Recovery Facility to support educational visits.
• Team Support:Provide support to colleagues in other areas when needed.

All about our Team

Our team at Peterborough City Council is dedicated to enhancing the community's knowledge and participation in recycling and waste management. We are a dynamic group committed to promoting environmental sustainability and improving the Council's recycling performance. We actively promote engagement and behaviour change to ensure that our community adopts better recycling practices and contributes to a cleaner, greener Peterborough.

Our efforts include delivering targeted communication and educational resources to residents, both remotely and in person. We engage with primary and secondary school pupils to increase their understanding of environmental issues, including recycling and sustainable waste management. By working with all sections of the community and using diverse communication methods, we aim to instil behaviourchange and promote the recycling services available through the Council and other bodies throughout the city.

All about You

You will be an active, passionate educator dedicated to changing behaviours and raising awareness about recycling and waste management. Your enthusiasm for environmental sustainability will drive you to engage with the community through various methods. Everyday in this role will be different. One day, you might be talking to residents door-to-door, while another day you could be wearing one of our mascots, Recycling Rita or Harry, during a roadshow, which could include some weekends a year. You might carry out an upcycling project with children or visit blocks of flats that require help with recycling, engaging with managing companies to improve their recycling efforts.

This role is ideal for individuals seeking either full-time or part-time hours. It primarily involves office work and field activities, with the added benefit of flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule.

All about our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme

• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] we will work with you to meet your needs.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of a Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment