At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire communities to recycle more and waste less for a greener Kent.
- Company: Kent County Council, dedicated to environmental sustainability and community engagement.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, healthy work-life balance, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and positive change.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment while developing your skills in a meaningful role.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for sustainability.
The predicted salary is between 25185 - 28000 £ per year.
Join us and play a vital role in shaping a greener Kent. As a Kerbside Recycling Improvement Officer, you’ll be working directly with our district and borough colleagues in communities across Kent to inspire positive change, helping residents recycle more, waste less, and protect our environment. This is a unique opportunity to see the impact of your work first-hand and be part of innovative projects that make a lasting difference.
You will support the delivery of targeted improvement initiatives, working closely with local partners to identify opportunities to increase recycling performance and reduce contamination. This will involve analysing data, engaging with residents and stakeholders, and contributing to the development of practical, locally focused solutions that drive sustained behavioural change.
The role also involves supporting communication and engagement activities, helping to raise awareness and promote best practice in waste reduction and recycling. You will work collaboratively across services, sharing insights and learning to inform future approaches and ensure consistent, effective delivery across Kent.
At Kent County Council, we’re committed to supporting our people with flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance, so you can thrive both in and outside of work while contributing to a role that truly matters.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.
KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Location: Sessions House, Maidstone, United Kingdom.
Kerbside Recycling Improvement Officer in Kent employer: Kent County Council
At Kent County Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for our communities. As a Kerbside Recycling Improvement Officer, you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values flexibility and work-life balance, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in Maidstone, where your contributions will directly impact the environment and inspire positive change across Kent, all while working in a diverse and inclusive environment that celebrates individuality.
