Waste Minimisation Officer

LARAC; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trafford Council is hiring a Waste Minimisation Officer to join our team in Greater Manchester. The role focuses on reducing waste, increasing recycling and improving participation in our services.

You will work with residents, communities and colleagues to deliver practical projects from planning through to delivery. We are seeking someone with a genuine interest in waste and recycling who can communicate clearly with diverse audiences, coordinate partners and volunteers, and help solve

Responsibilities

• Deliver waste minimisation projects to reduce waste and increase recycling.
• Engage with residents, communities and colleagues to improve participation.
• Plan and deliver initiatives from conception to completion.

Job description

18 Oct 2026

We're looking for a Waste Minimisation Officer to join our team at Trafford Council.

This is a varied role supporting our work to reduce waste and increase recycling across Trafford. You'll work with residents, communities and colleagues to deliver waste minimisation projects, support recycling initiatives and help improve participation in our services.

We're looking for someone with an interest in waste and recycling who can communicate well with different audiences, work practically to solve problems and support projects from planning through to delivery.