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Your new company
You will be joining Birmingham City Council on a temporary on-going basis as a Community Outreach Worker.
Your new role
You will be required to build excellent relationships with local communities, increase awareness of waste minimisation and recycling best practices. This will also include the reduction of contaminated materials and identification of new opportunities.
What you'll need to succeed
Organising and delivering engagement and educational events, community meetings, forums and events to represent Birmingham City Council's environmental services operations
Engaging positively to obtain community feedback on recycling and waste collection and recycling services to inform policy decisions and future service improvements
Collaborating with internal departments, including Waste Operations, Environmental Services and
Recycling Teams. Developing and implementing community engagement strategies that promote sustainable waste management and recycling
Preparing reports, presentations and outreach materials to support engagement activities and improve public understanding of waste collection, waste minimisation and recycling responsibilities
Working closely with key internal and external partners, including Housing Services, Resident Engagement,
Community Safety, Social Services and the Police. Addressing waste-related challenges and supporting estate improvement projects
Working with external organisations such as DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) and the CIWM Chartered Institution of Waste Management, and other relevant industry bodies to remain abreast of development opportunities.
Identifying and supporting the implementation of innovative waste reduction and recycling initiatives to enhance community engagement and service efficiency
Assisting the budget holder with basic budget monitoring, including tracking team-related expenses and ensuring expenditure aligns with planned activities.
Contributing to developing and refining materials, procedures, best practice guidance, educational resources, engagement protocols, feedback tools, and strategies for engaging hard-to-reach communities.
Providing public-facing advice and guidance on local waste policy, environmental best practices and relevant legislation, without enforcing regulations.
What you'll get in return
This role is starting as soon as possible, offering £19.23 per hour inc. of holiday. This will be paid to you on a weekly basis.
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