Waste and Recycling Engagement Assistant

Waste and Recycling Engagement Assistant

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

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OPS1270(e)

Full time

£26,873 - £28,770 per annum

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with a passion for improving recycling and the environment to join our Waste & Recycling Engagement Team.

The role involves interacting and communicating with residents, schools, students and community groups to deliver information in an engaging way to help improve recycling participation across the city.

You will have responsibility for identifying households that require education and support to improve their recycling and work within our diverse communities to achieve this.

The future of recycling is changing, and Newcastle City Council Waste & Recycling Engagement Team are involved in a number of recycling initiatives and projects such as small electrical waste collections, pop-up community recycling events and supporting the future introduction of food waste collections.

You will help coordinate and support the city’s network of community litter picking volunteers to help keep Newcastle clean and encourage residents to “Love Where You Live”.

The role is varied and can be physically demanding at times with regular outdoor working in all weathers. The ability to drive is essential as you will be travelling to all areas of the city.

Working hours would be 37 hours per week Monday to Friday with shift hours between 6am and 4pm to be confirmed.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

For an informal discussion on the role or any further information please contact:

Rebecca Wilson, Waste and Recycling Engagement Team Leader 07773664589

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.

Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Permanent

Closing date:

6 February 2024