- Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- £39,513 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term for 3 years
We, in waste, love the variety of work the industry brings and the way we can make a tangible difference to protecting our environment and bring value for money to the taxpayer. Join us as a Behaviour Change Officer and help shape the way waste is managed in Suffolk as a resource.
- Do you have a passion for the environment?
- Are you a good communicator?
- Do you want to work as part of a motivated and innovative team?
Your role and responsibilities
This role will see you working within the waste team, as part of the Suffolk Waste Partnership to work on the planning, co-ordination and delivery of communication campaigns to support the introduction of new waste services across Suffolk. This will include significant changes to the way we collect waste from Suffolk Households. How we communicate to our residents will be critical to the success of the new services. Be part of a dedicated team using data to plan, implement and monitor initiatives to promote our new waste services to maximise material capture and quality of recycling.
This role will work closely with the Suffolk Waste Partnership to lead on a multi-faceted communication programme to all Suffolk residents, using methods for targeting different housing types and demographics to engage and motivate residents.
You will need
- experience and passion in communicating instructional and motivational service information to a wide audience
- eagerness for recycling and having a positive impact on our environment
- experience of project management and working with a range of stakeholders to achieve a common goal.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
- we work as part of the Suffolk Waste Partnership to deliver waste services across Suffolk and drive waste up the hierarchy with the main aim to reduce waste
- we are team players and welcome opinions, ideas and innovation so you could be part of a team that inspires, encourages and motivates others.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Dawn Murton-Cadby for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 264447 or emailing: dawn.murton-cadby@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1. Please tell us about a time that you have had to manage a range of different stakeholders and how you have successfully influenced someone with a differing opinion to your own. What did you do, and would do anything different next time?
2. Please describe a time where you have successfully managed a project, what was your role, what was successful and what didn’t work so well?
3. Can you describe a time when you successfully communicated complex information to a diverse audience? How did you ensure your message was understood? What lessons did you learn?
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 13 February 2025
Interview date: 24 and 25 February 2025
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As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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