Recycling and Waste Minimisation Officer

Sandwell Council is seeking a full-time Recycling and Waste Minimisation Officer to enhance community engagement and improve recycling rates. Responsibilities include managing campaigns, leading outreach efforts, designing educational initiatives, and overseeing a team. Applicants should have a HNC in Waste Management or equivalent, experience in waste management, and strong communication skills. The role is based in Cradley Heath and Oldbury, UK, with a salary of £41,511 - £46,731.
Job Title- Recycling and Waste Minimisation Officer

Salary- £41,511 - £46,731 per annum

Location- Cradley Heath and Oldbury Depots

Client Job Reference- SAND000008828

Contract- Fulltime

Job Details

We are looking for a proactive Recycling and Waste Minimisation Officer to support this transition and drive community engagement. In this role, you will:
• Develop and manage community engagement campaigns to increase recycling rates and minimise waste.
• Lead outreach efforts with residents, community groups, and schools to improve public understanding of recycling practices.
• Design and implement waste education initiatives, ensuring residents are fully informed about changes to waste collection services.
• Manage digital engagement, including the Council’s website and sustainability hub, to provide clear and accessible waste management information.
• Monitor and evaluate campaign effectiveness, providing data-driven recommendations for ongoing improvement.
• Manage a team of Recycling Support Officers

Why This Role is Important

This role is essential to:
• Ensure public awareness and compliance with the new waste collection system.
• Reduce contamination and improve recycling rates, supporting the Council’s environmental goals.
• Minimise reputational risk by proactively addressing community concerns and ensuring smooth implementation.

Essential Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:
• A HNC in Wastes Management or equivalent.
• Experience in waste management, recycling, or environmental education.
• Proven ability to design and deliver public engagement campaigns.
• Excellent communication skills to engage diverse audiences, from residents to schools and businesses.
• Digital engagement experience, including website content management and sustainability-related communications.
• Strong data analysis skills to measure and report on campaign effectiveness.

The Postholder will require to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check for this post.

Our Offer To You.

We offer a competitive package that includes:
• Access to our award-winning employee benefits scheme.
• A strong focus on health and wellbeing.
• Flexi-time options to support a healthy work-life balance.
• A variety of learning and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.

Find out further information by visiting our website, You can also pop in and meet us to find out more about this exciting role.

Closing date: 31 Mar 2025.

A drop-in session will be available if you are interested and want the opportunity to discuss the role in person on: Thursday 20 March 3pm-6pm. Drop-in sessions will take place at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. On arrival, please meet at the Link Reception (to the right of the fountains) where a member of the team will greet you.

For further details about the drop-in session, please contact:

Waste_Strategy@sandwell.gov.uk

For an informal discussion, please contact Heidi Marsh-Geyton on Heidi_marshgeyton@sandwell.gov.uk

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit our website.

To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk