Recycling Officer

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL; Llantwit Major; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Llantwit Major is seeking a candidate to coordinate waste minimisation programmes that reduce waste and boost recycling participation. Responsibilities include engaging the community, implementing recycling initiatives, and promoting repair and reuse practices. Ideal candidate should have experience in recycling projects and good communication skills. The position offers a salary range of £28,624 - £31,067 for a full-time role of 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience of being involved in recycling projects and new initiatives.
• A good understanding of the Collections Blueprint.
• Working as part of a team.
• Experience in community engagement.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Computer literate.

Skills

Experience in recycling projects

Understanding of the Collections Blueprint

Teamwork

Community engagement

Good communication skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

To coordinate waste minimisation programmes to reduce waste, increase recycling participation and promote repair and reuse.

Responsibilities

• Experience of being involved in recycling projects and new initiatives.
• A good understanding of the Collections Blueprint.
• Working as part of a team.
• Experience in community engagement.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Computer literate.

Disability Confident

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

About the employer

Environment and Housing services deliver a range of services including cleansing and waste management, managing the highway network, our parks and public spaces and ensuring the provision of public transport as well as new highway and transport schemes.

Organisational values

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future. Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take. Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services. Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

Pay Details

Grade 6, SCP 14-19, £28,624 - £31,067

Hours of Work / Working Pattern

37 hours per week / 5 days Mon - Fri

Main Place of Work

Alps Depot

Temporary Reason

N/A