Location
Staines-upon-Thames

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
£24,335 - £26,349 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about the environment and enjoy engaging with people? Spelthorne Borough Council is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Simpler Recycling Officer to join our recycling and waste team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering the Government's Simpler Recycling reforms at a time when waste management and disposal is becoming increasingly significant.

You will work directly with residents to encourage positive recycling behaviours and improve environmental outcomes. A large proportion of the role is spent out in the community, actively speaking with residents primarily to help drive an increase in food waste recycling participation across the borough, alongside supporting other borough-wide recycling initiatives.

The role combines elements of community engagement, data collection and monitoring, as well as practical hands-on problem solving, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.

If you are an excellent communicator, enjoy working outdoors and want to make a real difference to local sustainability and recycling performance, we'd love to hear from you.

You will be a confident and proactive individual with excellent organisational skills, comfortable engaging with residents from a wide range of backgrounds. You will be approachable, self-motivated and able to work independently, often away from a traditional office environment.

In return, we offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes flexible working hours, a pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time).

Experience
Experience in community engagement or environmental initiatives is desirable but not essential. A proactive approach and willingness to learn are important.

About you
You are passionate about the environment and confident in communicating with people from diverse backgrounds. You enjoy working outdoors and can work independently as well as part of a team. Excellent organisational skills and a proactive attitude are essential.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required for this role, but a positive attitude and commitment to the role are essential.