Waste Consultation and Engagement Lead

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We are seeking two full time, Waste Consultation and Engagement Leads to help shape the future of waste services across the Lancaster district.

The post holders will look at leading on engagement and consultation in preparation for the implementation of the new Government Waste Strategy with residents and businesses. Working with the community to understand the challenges the neighbourhood face in regard to waste management, with the focus on increased participation rates and maximising recycling within the district.

The successful candidates will need to possess excellent customer engagement, effective project management and coordination skills. They will need to be planned, organised and proactive in their approach to promoting and maximising environmental improvements across waste and recycling.

The hours for these temporary posts are 37 hours per week, working five days out of seven. There is the potential of occasional evening and weekend work to engage with different groups and residents the posts are based at our White Lund Site. The posts are temporary for 15 months.

Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance

Our Benefits

Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.

Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.

We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.

At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.

Interview date: TBC