Overview
This role will plan and deliver outreach functions, as part of projects or standalone engagement activities. This will involve understanding successful approaches to face-to-face resident engagement, as well as being responsible for preparing for, and delivering events and interactions. The role will build relationships with partner authorities, including waste officers, collection crews, and depots to increase engagement and participation within a variety of initiatives. As well as working with other stakeholders e.g. managing agents. There will also be responsibility for monitoring and evaluating the success of projects and intervention works.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct site visits and gather data to feed into a variety of projects, including reviews of Community Recycling Centres.
* Support with the development of projects, through project scoping and creating documentation.
* Trial innovative approaches to establishing best practice, problem solving issues and identifying opportunities for further improvements.
* Work as part of a team as well as independently, including supporting with other project work where required, and aspects of shared health and safety.
* Represent the WaCE team at organisation wide groups sharing and developing knowledge and skills.
* Strong communication skills, including face to face engagement, report writing and presentation skills.
Key Qualifications
* Experience of engaging with the public and other stakeholders.
* Strong organisational skills, when planning and meeting deadlines.
* Experience of project delivery.
* A methodical approach to information gathering, recording and reporting.
* An understanding and experience of working on environmental issues.
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
Local Government Reorganisation
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.
Our Commitment
This role has a starting salary of 33,552 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are thrilled to be hiring a new Partnership Outreach Officer to join our fantastic Waste and Circular Economy (WaCE) team. It's an exciting role delivering a variety of outreach activities and support with project tasks, to help achieve the aims of minimising waste and increasing recycling performance. We are proud of our strong focus on development and excellent track record of promoting internally. The hybrid nature of this role will involve working out and about across Surrey, as well as desk-based work. This is estimated at a 50/50 split.
Benefits
* 26 days holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
* An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
* Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
* A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
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