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Waste and Recycling Engagement Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
14/11/2024
Advert End Date:
28/11/2024 22:59
Salary:
£28,163 - £30,060 per annum
Hours per week:
37 hours per week
Job Category:
Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks
Vacancy ID:
272664
Employment Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Post Number:
OPS1723
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
28 Nov
Further Information
Waste and Recycling Engagement Assistant
Permanent 37 hours per week

About us:

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:
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 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.

You will be able to demonstrate your skills against the essential and desirable criteria within the person specification.

What’s in it for you?
  • A competitive basic Salary
  • 18.9% Employer Pension contribution
  • Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Up to 28 days annual leave per annum
  • The opportunity to buy extra annual leave
  • Cycle2work scheme
  • Access to a salary sacrifice home electronics scheme.
  • Weekend and bank holiday pay enhancement
  • Full support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
  • A range of staff offers and discounts
  • Countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to support you and help you to achieve your best 

For an informal discussion on the role or any further information please contact Rebecca Wilson, Operations Manager 07773664589

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