Recycling Engagement Officer

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 an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Come join us and be part of our success.

• Are you passionate about recycling initiatives and sustainable practices.
• Do you have the skills and experience to:
• 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

If so, you may be the perfect candidate for this role.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time. There is a requirement for you to attend your work base at least 5 day's per week.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes.

Curious about how much a pension with Knowsley Council could be worth? Take a look at this public sector pension calculator to find out.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:

Clare Taylorson - 0151 443 3592 / [e-mail]

Interview Date: Week commencing 28 September 2026