Recycling Engagement Officer

Belmont Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Recycling Engagement Officer for an initial temporary contract based in Wokingham Borough. The role involves driving a food waste participation campaign, engaging in community surveys about recycling habits, and supporting recycling initiatives. Candidates must have a driving licence and confidence in speaking with residents. This position offers a negotiable rate based on experience, with potential for extension or permanency.

Qualifications

• A driving licence is required.
• Comfortable speaking to residents.
• Interest in waste minimisation and recycling is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive a food waste participation campaign.
• Conduct surveys and engage with residents on recycling habits.
• Identify bin types to meet recycling requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidence in engaging with people

Basic Excel and Outlook skills

Job description

Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Wokingham Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate. The rate is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for a Recycling Engagement Officer role will be: RG401BN

Responsibilities

• Drive a food waste participation campaign in Wokingham Borough.
• Work across the borough, knocking on doors and carrying out a short survey with residents, speaking to residents about their recycling habits and promoting and educating waste minimisation and recycling in low participation areas.
• Carry out surveys of bin stores, identifying the types of bins currently in place and the requirements to support Wokingham meeting its Simpler Recycling requirements.

Requirements

• A driving licence is required for this role.
• The role will require candidates to be confident speaking to people, to be comfortable using Excel and Outlook.
• An interest and passion for waste minimisation and recycling would also be advantageous.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed).

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OTHER ROLES, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Job Info

• Job Title: Recycling Engagement Officer
• Company: Belmont Recruitment
• Location: Wokingham Borough
• Posted: Sep 15th 2025
• Closes: Oct 16th 2025
• Sector: Other
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time