Waste and Recycling Education & Engagement Officer
Contract: 6 months
Hours: 37 per week
Pay: £24 per hour
Location: Bromsgrove and Redditch area
Start Date: As soon as possible
Working Pattern: Hybrid (office and remote)
Our client, a local authority operating across Redditch and Bromsgrove, is seeking a proactive and community-focused individual to join their Environmental Services team as a Waste and Recycling Education & Engagement Officer. This six-month role is key to supporting their Clean, Safe and Green strategic purpose by promoting sustainable waste practices and improving recycling performance across local communities.
About the Role
The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive engagement programme to influence public behaviour around waste and recycling. The role aims to reduce residual waste, increase recycling rates, and promote the benefits of waste minimisation in line with local and national targets.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver public engagement campaigns to improve recycling quality and reduce waste
* Work with community groups, schools, and local organisations to promote waste initiatives
* Use data and feedback to inform policy and operational improvements
* Support households with high waste output or recycling contamination through targeted engagement
* Represent the local authority at regional waste and recycling forums
* Manage delegated budgets and ensure compliance with financial regulations
* Stay up to date with waste legislation and provide guidance to senior managers
About You
Candidates should have experience in public engagement, environmental education, or communications, ideally within a local government or environmental services context. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on environmental sustainability in the Bromsgrove and Redditch area