Newcastle City Council
Waste and Recycling Engagement Assistant
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with a passion for improving recycling and the environment to join our Waste & Recycling Engagement Team.
The Role:
The role involves interacting and communicating with residents, schools, students, and community groups to deliver information in an engaging way to help improve recycling participation across the city.
- You will have responsibility for identifying households that require education and support to improve their recycling and work within our diverse communities to achieve this.
- The future of recycling is changing, and Newcastle City Council Waste & Recycling Engagement Team are involved in a number of recycling initiatives and projects such as small electrical waste collections, pop-up community recycling events, and supporting the introduction of food waste collections.
- You will help coordinate and support the city’s network of community litter picking volunteers to help keep Newcastle clean and encourage residents to “Love Where You Live”.
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The role is varied and can be physically demanding at times with predominantly outdoor working in all weathers. The ability to drive is essential.
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Working hours would be 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with shift hours between 6am and 4pm to be confirmed.
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