Job Description

We have an exciting role on offer within our Environmental Services as a Waste Engagement Officer.

About Us

At Middlesbrough Council, we are committed to delivering ambitious environmental goals to ensure a sustainable future for our residents and local businesses.


Applicants must have a Full UK Driving License.


You will attend schools, roadshows, community councils and meetings to increase awareness about the importance of recycling and reducing resident's waste.


To assist in the provision of advice and information on the Councils approach to minimise waste and on recycling and waste initiatives to a range of different audiences.


To prepare and deliver presentations and create publicity and literature and other communications, including social media in relation to the service.


To assist in carrying out door to door visits including undertaking waste audits with members of the public and relevant organisations to encourage recycling and waste minimisation.


To assist in carrying out research into areas relevant to the service.


To assist in liaising with local forums, schools and businesses as needed in relation to the service.


If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

In return we can offer

Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year. Excellent pension plus top-up options. Staff networks run by our staff for our staff. Flexible working (dependent on job role). Electric car lease scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme. Staff lottery. Travel and car parking schemes. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Sam_Garside@middlesbrough.gov.uk and 01642 728535.


This post may also be considered for a secondment opportunity, internal candidates who wish to be considered must first seek written approval from their line manager before applying.

Fixed term until 30.06.2027

We operative a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.



Telephone:

01642 727088

Email:

recruitment@middlesbrough.gov.uk