Job Title: Recycling Engagement Officer
Salary: £39,027 – £44,463 per annum
Grade: E
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 2 years
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

About the Department

The Community Development Team supports residents to thrive by creating inclusive opportunities to connect, learn and shape their neighbourhoods. Working across the Council and with voluntary, community and health partners, the team ensures resident voices inform decision‑making and support community‑led action.

The Recycling Engagement Officer plays a pivotal role within the service and will work closely with the Communications Team to deliver community‑focused engagement, outreach and communications that drive behaviour change, increase recycling rates and boost participation in local initiatives. Through targeted outreach, the postholder will help to ensure services are accessible, inclusive, responsive and shaped by the needs of Thurrock’s communities.

About the Role

As a Recycling Engagement Officer you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the delivery of recycling and neighbourhood‑based projects and programmes.
• Delivering communications, engagement and outreach activities to encourage recycling and waste reduction.
• Managing and supporting project activity, including planning, monitoring progress, budgets and risks.
• Working closely with internal teams, residents and community partners to support effective delivery.
• Monitoring performance, analysing data where required, and contributing to reporting on project outcomes.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference by playing a key part in improving recycling behaviours and outcomes in Thurrock by leading inclusive community engagement, supporting effective project delivery, and ensuring residents’ voices help shape local services.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Ability to engage with stakeholders and establish effective relationships.
• Proven ability to support projects from initiation to completion.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to tailor content and style to a wide variety of audiences including Directors, Heads of Service, suppliers, consultants, contractors and the local community.
• Proven ability to operate project management systems to provide appropriate management information in respect of programme, quality, budget and risk.
• Confident, diplomatic, tactful and persuasive when dealing with a wide range of people, able to engage and build relationships with a range of stakeholders including the local community.

Essential qualifications: None
DBS Check: N/A

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 7th May 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 19th June 2026

Interview Date To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Rebecca Lee – Community Development Team Manager

rlee@thurrock.gov.uk

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)