RQ1647595>Recycling Advisor>Camden Council

Rate: £23.09/Hr (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Hours: 36 per week

Duration: 3 months with scope for extension

Location: Berol House, Unit 1B

Working arrangements: The postholder is expected to work Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am – 6:00pm, with a requirement to work earlier or later shifts as and when required to support service needs

About the role

-To increase participation in the Authority’s recycling service and reduce recycling contamination by engaging directly with residents and businesses.

The role involves property surveys, door-to-door visits, advice and education campaigns to help residents reduce waste and recycle more effectively, with a particular focus on improving the quality of household recycling.

Key responsibilities include:

•Conduct surveys and assessments of residential properties to understand current recycling behaviours and identify barriers to participation.

•Engage directly with residents through door-to-door visits, community events and roadshows to promote food recycling, packaging recycling and general waste reduction. •Provide tailored advice and practical information to residents about the correct use of recycling services.

•Monitor participation levels, capture feedback from residents, and help identify areas requiring further intervention or targeted campaigns.

•Assist in the distribution of leaflets and other materials to encourage correct recycling practices.

•Support communication campaigns and social media content by feeding in local insights and examples.

•Maintain accurate records of visits, surveys, engagement activities and resident feedback.

•Work closely with other teams (e.g. collections, communications, enforcement) to help address local recycling challenges.

•Undertake other duties, commensurate with the grade, as may reasonably be required