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Recycling Support Officer
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council,
We are seeking 6 dedicated Recycling Support Officers to engage directly with residents, through a programme of community engagement activities aimed at reducing contamination and increasing recycling.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly created Waste Client team, who have a clear ambition to reduce waste, increase recycling and support the borough's environmental and sustainability goals.
If you are passionate about sustainability, service improvement, and delivering tangible environmental outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
In this role, you will:
- Work on-site in communities, providing face-to-face support and guidance on recycling practices
- Educate residents on correct waste disposal to minimise contamination and improve recycling rates
- Monitor and report on waste collection issues, identifying areas for improvement
- Support the rollout of government-driven waste management changes, ensuring compliance with new regulations
- Act as the first point of contact for waste-related enquiries, helping to resolve concerns and reduce complaints
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Essential Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A good standard of education to GCSE and A level equivalent, particularly in English and Maths
- Experience in community engagement, waste management, or customer service
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with residents
- Ability to work outdoors in the community, visiting households and monitoring waste collection issues
- Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address recycling challenges
- A proactive and positive approach to behaviour change and public engagement
The Postholder will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check for this post.
Closing date: 28 July 2026
To Apply: Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Adrian_GrattanKeenan@sandwell.gov.uk before the closing date.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to submit your CV as soon as possible. When submitting your CV and supporting statement, please refer to the supporting documents attached.
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