Simpler Recycling Liaison Officer - Gosport Borough Council
Simpler Recycling Liaison Officer - Gosport Borough Council
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Job Description
Simpler Recycling Liaison Officer
Location: Town Hall Gosport
Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
Salary:
Were recruiting two dedicated Liaison Officers to help us deliver vital changes under the Governments Simpler Recycling agendaa new national initiative designed to streamline and improve recycling across England.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in transforming how waste and recycling services are delivered locally. Youll be part of an ambitious and collaborative team committed to sustainability community engagement and public service excellence.
About the Role
As a Liaison Officer youll be responsible for implementing initiatives that align with the national Simpler Recycling framework while also ensuring our waste and cleansing services run smoothly daytoday.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Acting as the main liaison for recycling and waste management issues across the Council.
- Leading community engagement campaigns to increase recycling participation and reduce contamination.
- Supporting the development of efficient waste collection routes with our waste contractors.
- Managing enquiries and resolving servicerelated issues providing accurate information and timely followup.
- Monitoring contractor performance and assisting with contract compliance.
- Conducting audits inspections and site visits to improve services and recommend changes.
- Representing the Council at community meetings schools and public forums to promote sustainable waste practices.
- Reviewing the current wheeled bin provision and defining the capacities needed to cope with the new requirements
- Assisting in a review of current street cleansing operations in line with the Environmental Protection Act.
- Compiling detailed reports on service uptake challenges and public engagement outcomes.
What Were Looking For
Were seeking candidates who are enthusiastic about environmental services and have the skills to drive change in their communities. The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in waste collection street cleansing or environmental services.
- Strong understanding of current waste regulations the Environment Act 2021 and the Simpler Recycling agenda.
- The ability to analyse data such as MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) outputs and Project Integra performance indicators.
- Experience working with contractors and monitoring servicelevel agreements.
- Excellent communication and problemsolving skills.
- A proactive and positive attitude to customer service and public engagement.
- Knowledge of procurement processes is desirable.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- The chance to work in a role that delivers tangible benefits to the local environment and community.
The role is a chance to be on the front line of delivering a major government policy that will shape the future of recycling and waste services. By joining our team youll be at the heart of efforts to make recycling simpler more consistent and more effective for everyone in our borough.
Full details of the role are in the attached Profile
How to apply
To make sure your application is above the rest please review the job profile and how to apply to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role. Please ensure you fully read and follow the guidance so you can demonstrate how you meet the criteria under who is the person on the job profile.
PLEASE DO NOT JUST SUBMIT A CV.
Please ensure you refer to the how to apply document when you complete your application as there is information in there that you need to include and evidence in your application for this role. This is really important or you are likely not to be short listed.
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Closing date for receipt of completed submissions 23rd May 2025.
Interview dates to be confirmed.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Intern
