Recycle More Officer

Join us and help North West Leicestershire recycle more ! Are you passionate about recycling, sustainability and helping communities make a real difference to the environment? We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Recycle More Officer to lead exciting projects and campaigns that encourage residents, businesses, schools and community groups to reduce waste and recycle more. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of waste and recycling services across North West Leicestershire.

As our Recycle More Officer, you will: Lead and deliver recycling, waste reduction and environmental improvement projects. Develop and coordinate creative communication and behaviour-change campaigns. Build strong relationships with residents, schools, businesses, community groups and partner organisations. Organise community events, roadshows, presentations and engagement activities. Monitor and analyse performance data to identify opportunities for service improvement. Provide specialist advice on recycling, waste legislation and industry best practice. Support service reviews, policy development and transformation projects. Represent the Council at meetings, events and consultations at local, regional and national level.

What we are looking for: Someone who is passionate about environmental sustainability and recycling. Has excellent communication and presentation skills. Can engage, influence and inspire a wide range of audiences. Has experience delivering projects and campaigns from planning through to evaluation. Is confident working with data and using evidence to drive improvements. Builds positive relationships with stakeholders and partners. Is organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities. You need to be willing to travel throughout the district. Experience in waste management, recycling, community engagement, environmental services, education, communications or behavioural change initiatives would be particularly advantageous.

· 36.25 hrs per week with a starting annual salary of £29,189 (pay award pending)

· Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working

· 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)

· Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution

· Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

· Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Lily Walker at [email protected] or 01530 454790, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: 28/08/2026

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date