Engagement Officer (Waste Services)

South Holland; South Somercotes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority in South Somercotes is looking for an enthusiastic individual to lead the engagement for their upcoming food waste collection service. You will promote participation in this new initiative as well as the existing recycling services. Strong communication skills, confidence in speaking with various audiences, and flexibility in working hours are essential. No prior waste experience needed, as full training will be provided. This role includes opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more

Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy

Long service recognition

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Confidence speaking with a wide range of people, both one-to-one and in group settings.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain information clearly and engagingly.
• Comfortable delivering presentations, workshops, or public engagement sessions.
• A flexible approach to working hours (including occasional evenings/weekends).
• A full driving licence and ability to travel across the district.

Responsibilities

• Engage with residents to build understanding and encourage participation in the new food waste collection service.
• Promote the council food waste collection service and wider waste services.
• Update council web pages and deliver presentations.

Skills

Confidence speaking with a wide range of people

Strong communication skills

Ability to deliver presentations

Flexibility in working hours

Ability to travel across the district

Job description

Overview

Join us in shaping the future of waste and recycling in East Lindsey!

East Lindsey District Council is launching its food waste collection service in 2026 and we’re building an engagement team to make it happen.

You will be the face of this change; working with residents to build understanding and encourage participation in the new food waste collection service as well as the already well-established refuse and recycling services.

You will promote the council food waste collection service and wider waste service which will include updating council web pages and delivering presentations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with residents to build understanding and encourage participation in the new food waste collection service and existing waste services.
• Promote the council food waste collection service and wider waste service, including updating council web pages and delivering presentations.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Confidence speaking with a wide range of people, both one-to-one and in group settings.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain information clearly and engagingly.
• Comfortable delivering presentations, workshops, or public engagement sessions.
• A flexible approach to working hours (including occasional evenings/weekends).
• A full driving licence and ability to travel across the district.

No waste experience? No problem! If you have transferable skills and a passion for making a difference, we’ll provide full training.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more
• Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Long service recognition
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities

*Certain restrictions may apply

We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.

About Us

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovative areas of work.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.