Communal Recycling Scheme Officer

Posted 27 July 2025
Salary 15.08
LocationSwindon SN1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Environment & Resources
ReferenceOR10491

Job description

12-Month Contract with Local Authority

Job Purpose


  • The primary focus of this role is to implement food and dry mixed recycling in all communal properties. This will be achieved by collaborating with residents and management companies to ensure they have the necessary knowledge, equipment, and motivation to participate in the service. Recycling reduces the financial, environmental, and climate impacts of waste disposal.

Key Duties/Accountabilities


  • Plan and deliver a work programme, including workload planning, process design, monitoring, reporting, and updating progress to the Waste Services, ensuring timely and efficient rollout.
  • Visit bin stores to ensure capacity matches planning requirements.
  • Educate and engage with residents to promote participation in the recycling program.
  • Ensure all activities comply with local and national waste management regulations.
  • Coordinate waste collection schedules, manage the purchase and delivery of containers, vehicles and equipment, and ensure proper disposal and recycling processes.
  • Implement and monitor health and safety protocols for all team members.
  • Monitor and report on recycling rates, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Address and resolve any issues that arise during the rollout and ongoing operations.

Essential Experience Required


  • Experience in the planning of communications.
  • Experience of working towards specific targets either in sales or service delivery environment.
  • An understanding of the importance of recycling and environmental issues associated with waste.

Essential Qualification Required


  • CIPD Associate or working towards, and/ or equivalent commensurate relevant experience.

Additional Information


  • Working hours: 37 hours per week
  • Post holder must hold a full driving licence
  • The role closes on 1st August 2025, apply ASAP.


Requirements

Requirements
  • Experience in planning communications
  • Experience of working towards specific targets
  • Understanding of recycling and environmental issues
  • CIPD Associate or equivalent relevant experience
  • Full driving licence