Specialist Professional

Colbern Limited; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recycling service provider in Camden is looking for an experienced Recycling Advisor to engage with residents and promote effective recycling practices. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, door-to-door visits, and providing tailored advice to improve recycling participation. A commitment to environmental sustainability and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with community engagement and promotion of recycling services.
• Ability to conduct property surveys and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and assessments of residential properties.
• Engage residents through visits, events, and campaigns.
• Provide tailored advice about recycling services.
• Monitor resident participation and feedback.

Skills

Engagement with residents

Survey and assessment skills

Knowledge of recycling practices

Job description

Recycling Advisor – Camden – Contract – £17.77 per hour

Our client is looking for an experienced Recycling Advisor. This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for; please visit our website colbernlimited.co.uk for more jobs.

The postholder is expected to work Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm, with a requirement to work earlier or later shifts as and when required to support service needs.

About North London Waste Authority (NLWA)

Our mission is to preserve resources and the environment for future generations. We serve two million residents in seven boroughs and run communications and engagement campaigns to help them reduce their rubbish and recycle more. We campaign for government and industry action to reduce unnecessary single-use items, encourage reuse and repair and promote effective recycling. We deliver an education programme at our new education centre in Edmonton and in schools across north London, helping students learn about sustainability, reduce waste and embed long-term environmental habits.

To help tackle the climate emergency and to prevent rubbish going to landfill, we are building the greenest Energy Recovery Facility in the country and modern recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark, through the North London Heat and Power Project.

NLWA staff are employed by London Borough of Camden and benefit from Camden's recruitment, pension, and HR policies.

About the role

To increase participation in the Authority's recycling service and reduce recycling contamination by engaging directly with residents and businesses.

The role involves property surveys, door-to-door visits, advice and education campaigns to help residents reduce waste and recycle more effectively, with a particular focus on improving the quality of household recycling.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct surveys and assessments of residential properties to understand current recycling behaviours and identify barriers to participation.
• Engage directly with residents through door-to-door visits, community events and roadshows to promote food recycling, packaging recycling and general waste reduction.
• Provide tailored advice and practical information to residents about the correct use of recycling services.
• Monitor participation levels, capture feedback from residents, and help identify areas requiring further intervention or targeted campaigns.
• Assist in the distribution of leaflets and other materials to encourage correct recycling practices.
• Support communication campaigns and social media content by feeding in local insights and examples.
• Maintain accurate records of visits, surveys, engagement activities and resident feedback.
• Work closely with other teams (e.g. collections, communications, enforcement) to help address local recycling challenges.
• Undertake other duties, commensurate with the grade, as may reasonably be required.

Please visit our website colbernlimited.co.uk for more opportunities.

Colbern Limited is an equal opportunities employer.