Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment. We are looking for a passionate and proactive Recycling Advisor to join our Waste and Recycling Team. This role is key to driving positive behaviour change, improving recycling participation, and supporting infrastructure projects across Cheshire West and Chester. Working closely with our waste collection partner, Cheshire West Recycling Ltd (CWR), you will help deliver innovative projects funded through Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) to meet local and national recycling objectives. What You’ll Do: Engage with residents through doorstepping, events, and community visits to promote correct recycling practices. Support enforcement initiatives and work with housing officers, landlords, and enforcement partners to improve compliance. Deliver behaviour change campaigns and collaborate with schools, universities, and community groups. Organise workshops and focus groups to involve residents and stakeholders in service design. Collect and analyse data to monitor recycling participation and quality, supporting continuous improvement. Assist with the development of communication materials such as leaflets, bin stickers, and signage. Respond to customer enquiries and maintain accurate records using CRM and GIS systems. About You You will have for this role: Excellent communication and engagement skills with the ability to influence behaviour. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and the community. Comfortable working in a hybrid role with regular site visits across the borough lone or with a team member/s Knowledge of waste and recycling services is desirable but not essential training will be provided. Must have a full UK driver’s licence Have a Flexible approach to working times and changing demands Why Join Us? Be part of a team committed to sustainability and improving recycling rates. Hybrid working with flexibility. Opportunities for training and professional development. Make a real difference to the environment and local communities. Planned interview date is the 04 March 2026 For further information, please contact Shamen Naidu, Projects Coordinator, at: shamen.naidu@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information. Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £12.60 per hour for all contracted hours. For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.