Project Officer

Overview

Project Officer – Lewisham Council, Lewisham, South East London. Permanent, Full-time, £40,404-£41,637 per year.Location: Wearside Service Centre with regular travel to sites across the borough.Role

You will support the roll-out of simpler recycling across the borough, helping residents recycle more and waste less. The role involves surveying properties, engaging with landlords and households, and promoting food and packaging recycling. You will analyse data to track progress and recommend improvements. This hands-on role combines project delivery with on-the-ground community engagement.Responsibilities

Survey properties and locations for food waste containers; support events and engagement work.Engage with residents, landlords, and internal teams to promote recycling initiatives.Analyse data to track progress and shape service improvements.Coordinate day-to-day activities for recycling advisors, including scheduling tasks and deliverables.Support on-site activities and flexible work across the borough, including occasional weekends.What we’re looking for

Passion for sustainability and making recycling easier for everyone.Confident communicator who can engage with residents, landlords, and local teams.Organised and proactive with project management experience to coordinate tasks, timelines, and delivery.Able to collate and analyse data to shape service improvements.Flexible to work across the borough, including occasional weekends.Location

The role is mainly based at Wearside Service Centre, with regular travel to sites and locations across the borough.Special conditions

Project management experienceWeekend working is requiredAbility to work earlier or later shifts when neededThis is a fixed term appointment for 1 yearSalary

Salary

£40,404 – £41,637 per annum (SO1). All appointments offered at the minimum SCP for the grade unless evidential proof supports higher matching.Diversity and inclusion

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead on this advert. We support the Access to Work scheme. The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.How to apply and contact

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CVs. Please read the guidance in the handbook when applying. Complete the application fully and ensure your supporting statement covers how you meet each person specification criterion. For informal discussion about this job, please contact Wendy ..... full job details .....