Waste and Recycling Engagement Officer

Help communities recycle better and waste less - and be part of real, lasting environmental change. Waste and Recycling Engagement Officer Salary: £26,606 - £28,951 per annum Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term, 2 years - with scope for extension Location: Wrekenton, Gateshead NE9 - covering South Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead. About the Employer Our client is a long established environmental and community charity with over 30 years of experience creating greener, healthier and more resilient places across the region. Their mission centres on Creating Better Places, Improving People''s Prospects, and Promoting Greener Living, helping communities thrive no matter the challenges they face. They deliver hundreds of locally led projects each year, including initiatives that support young people into education, training and employment, helping them overcome barriers, build life skills, and reach their full potential. About the role As Waste and Recycling Officer, you will inspire communities across South Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead to waste less and recycle more. Based at the Waste and Recycling Visitor and Education Centre, you will design and deliver engaging education programmes, community outreach and digital learning that drive positive behaviour change. Working closely with local authorities and partners, this is a hands on role where your work will make a visible difference to places and people every day. Working as part of this ..... full job details .....