Environmental Engagement Officer
Liverpool City Council is seeking a dedicated team member to lead efforts in waste reduction, recycling, and environmental awareness across the city. The role represents a real opportunity to make a difference by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
About the role
The Environmental Engagement Officer will work closely with local councillors, residents, businesses, and community groups to deliver educational initiatives, support new recycling and waste collection services, and encourage responsible waste‑management practices. The officer will respond to customer enquiries, explain relevant legislation, and conduct follow‑up visits to address issues. Additionally, the officer will support community events, develop promotional materials, and deliver educational presentations to schools and local groups.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with local councillors, residents, businesses, and community groups to deliver educational initiatives, support new recycling and waste collection services, and encourage responsible waste‐management practices.
- Respond to customer enquiries, explain relevant legislation, and conduct follow‑up visits to address issues.
- Support community events, develop promotional materials, and deliver educational presentations to schools and local groups.
Qualifications
- Experience working with the public, community engagement, and project management.
- Strong communication skills and a flexible approach.
Benefits
- At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro‑rata if part time) – option to purchase further days.
- Agile working (role dependent) – a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working.
- Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme.
- Opportunities and training through a wide range of high‑quality learning.
- Health and Wellbeing – offer including Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
- Drive Time – salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave.
- Discounted Gym Memberships.
- Employee Volunteering Scheme.
- Medicash.
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.
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