We have an exciting role on offer within our Environmental Services as a Waste Engagement Officer. At Middlesbrough Council, we are committed to delivering ambitious environmental goals to ensure a sustainable future for our residents and local businesses. You will be attending schools, roadshows, community councils and meetings to increase awareness about the importance of recycling and reducing resident’s waste. To be successful in this role you need a full UK Driving License and proof of Business Insurance and a Waste Management or Environment or Communications related qualification or demonstrate experience to a similar level. You will also need to be educated to ‘A’ Level standards or an equivalent amount of relevant experience. You will have a responsibility for: Assisting in the provision of advice and information on the Councils approach to minimise waste and on recycling and waste initiatives to a range of different audiences. Prepare and deliver presentations and create publicity and literature and other communications, including social media in relation to the service. Assisting in carrying out door to door visits including undertaking waste audits with members of the public and relevant organisations to encourage recycling and waste minimisation. Assisting in carrying out research into areas relevant to the service. Assisting in liaising with local forums, schools and businesses as needed in relation to the service. Please note this is a fixed term post until 30.06.2027. If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for! If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Glen Pinnegar, Assistant Operational Manager, on or call 01642 773920. This post may also be considered for a secondment opportunity, internal candidates who wish to be considered must first seek written approval from their line manager before applying. The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.