Waste & Recycling Officer — Flexible Hours

East Staffordshire Borough Council; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 28,598 - 31,022; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous annual leave

flexible working hours

opportunities for hybrid working

free car parking

local government pension scheme

car necessity scheme

Job summary

East Staffordshire Borough Council is seeking a proactive Waste and Recycling Officer to support the delivery of an effective, community-focused service. You will help promote waste minimisation, engage with residents and schools, and contribute to improving recycling performance across the Borough.

Based in the Environment team, you will develop educational materials, support campaigns, monitor performance and use feedback to shape service improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in community engagement, education or a waste management operation.
• Some knowledge of environmental legislation.
• Good communication skills and confidence engaging with residents, schools and community groups.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and keep accurate records.
• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office packages.
• 3 A levels or equivalent, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Willingness to work outside normal office hours to support Council events when required.
• Knowledge of local authority waste management practices, experience using IT systems for data collation and reporting, or a waste or environmental qualification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring recycling performance and helping to deliver targeted improvement projects.
• Developing and delivering waste minimisation and recycling initiatives for schools and community groups.
• Promoting recycling through face-to-face engagement, doorstep conversations, social media campaigns and other promotional activity.
• Supporting the rollout of waste collection service changes, including new containers, service promotions and digital communications.
• Maintaining accurate records of engagement activity, feedback and performance information.
• Working with Council colleagues, Members, local authorities and external partners to support recycling initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

IT literacy

Education

3 A levels or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

East Staffordshire Borough Council is seeking a proactive Waste and Recycling Officer to support the delivery of an effective, community-focused service. You will help promote waste minimisation, engage with residents and schools, and contribute to improving recycling performance across the Borough.

Based in the Environment team, you will develop educational materials, support campaigns, monitor performance and use feedback to shape service improvements.