Location
Braintree, Essex (On-site, 5 days per week)

Hours
Full Time - 37 hours per week

Salary
£14.02 PAYE / £17.95 Umbrella

About the Role
Essex County Council is supporting Braintree District Council in recruiting a Waste Minimisation Support Advisor on an initial 6-month temporary contract. This role is based on-site and requires working five days per week. You will work within the Waste Minimisation & Sustainability team providing essential administrative support and acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders, offering advice and assistance with professionalism and courtesy. Your responsibilities will include supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of public engagement activities and initiatives aimed at educating and assisting residents to reduce waste, increase recycling, and promote sustainable environmental behaviours.

The role involves managing enquiries, maintaining records, organising events, and assisting with monitoring and reporting project outcomes. You will collate and analyse data to present to management, develop and maintain departmental information systems such as databases and spreadsheets, and support the creation and distribution of educational materials and promotional content. Engaging positively with residents, community groups, schools, and other stakeholders to provide guidance on waste and recycling services will be a key part of your role. Additionally, you will assist in evaluating the effectiveness of engagement activities and support Council environmental objectives through participation in campaigns, projects, and community outreach.

Experience
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience working in a busy office environment
- Ability to multitask and manage different tasks simultaneously
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products and CRM systems
- Experience providing customer service and handling public enquiries
- Experience supporting events, community engagement activities, or communications campaigns (desirable)
- Interest in environmental sustainability, recycling, or waste reduction initiatives (desirable)
- Local government experience (desirable)

About you
You are organised, proactive, and able to work efficiently in a busy environment. You have strong communication skills and enjoy engaging with the public and stakeholders. A genuine interest in environmental sustainability and waste reduction will help you thrive in this role.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required for this position, but relevant experience and a keen interest in sustainability are advantageous.