Waste Services Engagement Team Leader

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Spalding; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Waste Services Engagement Team Leader to coordinate efforts in promoting new waste collection services. This full-time role requires strong leadership and communication skills and a background in waste management. The successful candidate will engage with local residents and stakeholders to facilitate a smooth transition to new services while working outdoors and across the community. Offered salary ranges from £28,142 to £32,061 per annum, with various benefits including a pension scheme and generous leave.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working Policy

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a Waste Services Environment.
• Ability to engage with residents and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate the work of the Engagement Team.
• Promote understanding and encourage participation in waste services.
• Lead initiatives during the transition to new waste collection services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Waste and Environmental Services Knowledge

Job description

Waste Services Engagement Team Leader

Fixed Term/Full Time (Fixed term until 31 March 2027)

£28,142 - £32,061 per annum

Spalding

Do you have experience working in a Waste Services Environment and are looking for a change?

Our client is looking for a dedicated and proactive person to lead its newly formed Engagement Team, as it embarks on a radical change to it Waste & Recycling Collection Service in October 2026.

As the Team Leader, you will be responsible for organising and coordinating the work of your team to ensure deadlines are met and progress is reported. You will also be at the forefront of engaging with residents, businesses, and stakeholders to promote understanding, encourage participation, and ensure compliance with new waste collection services.

Our client is looking for a natural leader and an excellent communicator, with a background in Waste and Environmental services and an understanding of how local authorities operate. You should feel comfortable working within a team but also confident working independently when visiting residents who may be resistant to change. You will need a flexible approach to work, as the role may require evenings, weekends, and occasional overtime.

You will work outdoors in all weather conditions for prolonged periods. You must hold a full driving licence and be able to travel independently and reliably as part of your daily duties.

BENEFITS: Our client offers excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Car mileage reimbursement*
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Long Service Recognition*

*Certain restrictions may apply

ABOUT OUR CLIENT:

Our client is part of a major council partnership, the largest in the country. Since October 2021, the partnership councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer. They are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly.

Our client reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role, our client requires the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.