WASTE CAMPAIGNS OFFICER

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Ibrido; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

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Cardiff Council is seeking a proactive Waste Campaigns Officer to improve recycling and reduce waste across the city. You will research best practice, design and deliver campaigns, and engage with residents, schools and community groups to promote reuse and waste reduction.

This role requires clear communication, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and flexibility to work evenings or weekends and travel across Cardiff.

Competenze

• We are seeking candidates who can engage residents, schools and communities with clear messages.
• Ability to research best practices and analyze data to inform waste initiatives.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross‑team projects.

Mansioni

• Research best practice and analyse data to inform waste and recycling initiatives
• Design and deliver campaigns to promote waste reduction, reuse and recycling
• Engage with residents and stakeholders through face‑to‑face work, events, schools, telephone and digital channels
• Work with community groups and partners to deliver local projects and initiatives
• Present information on waste and recycling to diverse audiences
• Support service changes through consultation and tailored communications
• Monitor and report on participation, performance and campaign outcomes

Conoscenze

Public engagement

Communication

Campaign design

Data analysis

Teamwork

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Cardiff is growing faster than any other capital city in Europe and is committed to improving recycling performance, reducing waste, and supporting the transition to a more circular economy. The Waste Strategy service plays a key role in helping the city meet Welsh Government recycling targets while supporting residents, communities and partners to reduce, reuse and recycle more.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a proactive team delivering campaigns, projects and engagement activity that make a real difference to how waste services are used across the city.

About the job

As a Waste Campaigns Officer, you will support the delivery of waste minimisation and recycling initiatives across Cardiff. You will research best practice, design and deliver campaigns, and engage directly with residents, community groups, schools and partners to promote reuse, recycling and waste reduction.

You will work on a range of educational and engagement activities, helping communities understand waste services, encouraging behaviour change and supporting the implementation of Cardiff’s waste strategy and collection changes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Researching best practice and analysing data to inform waste and recycling initiatives
• Designing and delivering campaigns to promote waste reduction, reuse and recycling
• Engaging with residents and stakeholders through face-to-face work, events, schools, telephone and digital channels
• Working with community groups and partners to deliver local projects and initiatives
• Presenting information on waste and recycling to a range of audiences
• Supporting service changes through consultation and tailored communications
• Monitoring and reporting on participation, performance and campaign outcomes

What We Are Looking For From You

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals who are passionate about environmental issues and enjoy working with people.

You will be approachable, adaptable and comfortable engaging with a wide range of audiences. You will be able to explain information clearly, encourage positive behaviour change, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

You will be well organised, able to manage your own workload effectively, and confident working both independently and as part of a wider team. A flexible approach is essential, as the role may involve evening or weekend work, and travel across the city.

Additional information

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

Job Category Environmental / Waste / Recycling

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent