Position
Title: Waste Engagement Officer
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Full time, fixed term for 2 years
Pay: £30,024 – £33,699 (Grade 5)
Role Overview
Join the City of Wolverhampton Council waste team as a Waste Engagement Officer. In this 2‑year fixed‑term role you will work within the Waste Services department to boost recycling participation, reduce waste and encourage sustainable behaviours across the city.
Key Responsibilities
- Work directly with a variety of stakeholders across the city to develop and deliver innovative engagement activities tailored to different audiences.
- Use data and customer feedback to identify priority geographical areas and population groups, target interventions and measure progress to demonstrate impact.
- Deliver presentations to large audiences and engage residents in recycling and sustainability initiatives.
Qualifications
- Full, valid UK driving licence, ability to drive Council vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
- Customer Services or Communications qualification or relevant equivalent experience.
- Hands‑on experience working in varied environments – office, recycling centres, transfer station, schools and community locations.
- Strong interest in recycling, sustainability and positive behaviour change.
- Adaptable, creative, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Information
For full details of responsibilities and requirements, see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Contact: Emma Harris, email Emma.Harris3@wolverhampton.gov.uk.
Diversity and Equality
We are committed to building a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. The Council is a Disability Confident Employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and supports care leavers. We aim to provide a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
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