Location
White House Depot, Ashford, Surrey, South East

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 seeking 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 are becoming increasingly significant. You will work directly with residents to encourage positive recycling behaviours and improve environmental outcomes. A large proportion of the role involves community engagement, actively speaking with residents primarily to increase 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 including a benefits package with flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time). Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.

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

About you
You are passionate about the environment and enjoy working outdoors. You have excellent communication and organisational skills and are confident engaging with residents from diverse backgrounds. You are self-motivated, approachable and able to work independently as well as part of a team. You are comfortable using mobile technology and adapting to new systems.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required for this role, but a positive attitude and commitment to improving local recycling performance are essential.