Job Description
3-month contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
* To work under the supervision of the Senior Resource Advisor to the Waste Manager (Education and Business Development) and contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of waste minimisation advice and recycling awareness services to the city as part of the Education and Business Development Unit.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Promote recycling, re-use, and waste minimisation through providing door-to-door advice and education to householders and the business community to increase participation rates in the city's recycling schemes.
* Support the introduction of new recycling schemes and initiatives by raising awareness of environmental sustainability and green issues among households and the business community.
* Carry out a programme of work as identified by the Senior Resource Advisor.
* Work closely with the Waste Education and Promotion Officers and other officers involved to ensure the smooth running and delivery of all waste promotion events.
* Undertake participation surveys and gather information relating to household and commercial recycling schemes, including participation and contamination rate data as directed.
Essential Experience Required
* At least one year's relevant work experience dealing with members of the public in a face-to-face environment.
* Experience in compiling and analysing service information.
* Experience in undertaking marketing and promotional activities and events.
Essential Qualification Required
* Five GCSEs (grades A-C) including English, or equivalent qualifications.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 37 hours per week.
* Drivers only required for door-to-door leaflet distribution and information delivery from Monday to Friday.
* Location: Duncrue Industrial Estate, 31-51 Duncrue Road, Belfast, BT3 9BP, United Kingdom.
* Application deadline: 15th August 2025.
Requirements
Requirements
* Relevant work experience dealing with the public
* Marketing and promotional experience
* Five GCSEs including English
Requirements
To be responsible through the Senior Resource Advisor to the Waste Manager (Education and Business Development), working as part of a team to deliver the goals of the Education and Business Development Unit through the efficient and effective delivery of a waste minimisation advice and recycling awareness service to the city.