Environment & Waste Management Technician (Community Engagement)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environment and Waste Technician with a focus on community engagement within the Waste Strategy and Policy Team. We are looking for someone to engage with local communities to support them in their efforts to reduce waste and support delivery of waste projects and initiatives.

About the Role

You will identify opportunities and work with a range of organisations including Leicestershire communities and voluntary groups.

You will develop, plan and deliver community level engagement activities involving workshops and events utilising local amenities where possible to support local projects that contribute to the delivery of shared waste initiatives and positive behavioural change. You will also engage with members of the public and support organisations in the delivery of waste initiatives e.g. writing newsletter articles, social media posts and delivering events. You will work in partnership with both internal and external partners and assist in the preparation and delivery of reports.

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GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English BTEC National, NVQ3 or 2 A Levels
Experience of developing working relationships with a variety of stakeholders such as community groups, charities, schools etc
An interest in waste and the environment
Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to plan work.
Able to work effectively alone or as part of a team and competent in the use of Microsoft outlook, excel, word, PowerPoint
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Flexible approach and co-operative
Able to demonstrate tact but be assertive when required
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site., At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

Salary£28,605 - £31,029 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)