Do you have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and the environment?
Do you enjoy meeting people and helping to promote positive change?
Then look no further – we have a fantastic opportunity for four Resident Engagement Assistants to join our Strategic Waste Team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council on a Fixed Term Contract until 1st October 2026.
We have the following opportunities available:
1. 1 x full time (37 hours per week) post (£24,790 - £25,183)
2. 3 x part time (15 hours per week) post (£10,050 - £10,209)
In this exciting role you’ll engage directly with residents, schools and community groups to promote and educate residents on recycling and waste minimisation. You’ll help residents understand the upcoming changes to the waste and recycling service through supporting various community engagement campaigns across the Borough.
What you’ll do:
* Assist in delivering educational campaigns to increase recycling participation.
* Support events, drop-in sessions, and community visits to engage with residents.
* Visit schools across the Borough to engage with children about the importance of recycling.
* Deliver fun, educational campaigns to boost recycling participation.
* Provide advice and information directly to residents, including door-knocking activities.
* Assist in collecting feedback from residents and monitoring participation rates.
* Work as part of a team to support the roll-out of new services, such as the garden waste subscription service.
Working arrangements:
This role offers a variety of working patterns, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
What we’re looking for:
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* A friendly and approachable attitude.
* Enthusiasm for protecting the environment and promoting recycling.
* Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
* Willingness to work in a variety of public settings, both indoors and outdoors.
* Ability to work collaboratively with the Resident Engagement Officer and other team members.
What we offer:
* Full training on waste and recycling services, including upcoming changes.
* A supportive and inclusive team environment.
* The opportunity to play a vital role in promoting sustainability within your community.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
* A competitive salary of up to £25,183.
* 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
* Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
* Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Abigail Kiddell, Waste Strategy Officer on abigail.kiddell@stockton.gov.uk or 01642 524672.
We look forward to reading your application.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’. All communication will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your North East Jobs account.
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