Waste and Recycling Officer

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Full time

**About this job**:

- The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is looking to recruit an experienced and innovative Waste and Recycling Officer to support and assist with the delivery of the council's waste and recycling targets. Some of the key responsibilities will include;- To coordinate and enhance waste minimisation, recycling and other waste management initiatives designed to enable the Authority to meet statutory performance targets.
- To provide advice to members of the public, Council departments and outside businesses on waste disposal and recycling.
- To run a series of community engagement roadshows, giving talks and workshops at schools, and community groups.
- To develop, co-ordinate and deliver promotional and educational activities including waste minimisation, reuse, recycling, litter, and other street scene matters to promote and support waste services.
- Liaise with the enforcement, housing, and other line departments where necessary to take appropriate enforcement action to ensure the services provided are used appropriately.

**About you**:
You will have considerable experience and background in behavioural change campaigns and community engagement, and have sound knowledge of environmental issues, legislation and practical experience of waste and recycling operations. You will have the ability to work either independently or as part of a team and must be able to commute to various locations in the Borough to engage with residents and monitor waste and recycling assets. You are required to have a full and clean UK driver's licence.

**About us**:
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham has been on a transformational journey over the last few years, and at the heart of this transformation is our community. Our vision is one borough, one community, London’s growth opportunity and we reflect this on the way we provide opportunities and deliver services to our residents. This is an exciting time to join a borough that offer a competitive pay package, a positive approach to flexible working, investment in staff learning and development as well as a commitment to staff wellbeing. If you are enthusiastic about the environment and have the required skills and experience to help us minimise waste and increase our recycling rate, we would like to hear from you.



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