Recycling Education and Engagement Officer

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Job description

Our Cient is looking for someone to play a key role in encouraging recycling participation, and assist residents to participate effectively in the recycling service, issuing Section 46 notices and Fixed Penalty Notices where residents are in breach of waste disposal requirements.

1. To raise public awareness of waste services through education and enagement.

2. To identify recycling and non-recycling properties and make visits to residents to encourage better use of the waste services facilities available, undertake surveys and advise and enforce on the correct use of the services.

3. To ensure that all data collected is accurately inputted and updated into the relevant computer software package.

4. To encourage residents to take responsibility for their waste. This may involve physically sorting waste to determine contents of residents' bins, bags or boxes.

5. To attend community events and meetings, as required, which will include the attendance at and delivery of the Environment Trailer, to promote and provide information on the services. This will require occasional weekend and evening work.

6. To attend public meetings, as required, and provide Members with regular progress reports.

7. To write concise and accurate reports following incidents for formal action, this includes gathering evidence, taking witness statements and carrying out interviews in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, issuing fixed penalty notices, preparing case files and attendance in court.

10. To undertake administrative duties as required.

No experience required within this field but you MUST have a full UK Driving Licence.

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