Then look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Resident Engagement Assistant to join our Strategic Waste Team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council on a fixed-term basis until October 2026. In this exciting role, you'll engage directly with residents, schools and community groups to promote and educate residents on recycling and waste minimisation. You'll help residents understand the upcoming changes to the waste and recycling service through supporting various community engagement campaigns across the Borough. No prior experience in waste strategy is needed, as we will provide full training. What's most important is having a positive attitude, excellent people skills, and a flexible approach. What you'll do:

• Assist in delivering educational campaigns to increase recycling participation.
• Support events, drop-in sessions, and community visits to engage with residents.
• Visit schools across the Borough to engage with children about the importance of recycling.
• Deliver fun, educational campaigns to boost recycling participation.
• Provide advice and information directly to residents, including door-knocking activities.
• Assist in collecting feedback from residents and monitoring participation rates.
• Work as part of a team to support the roll-out of new services, such as the garden waste subscription service.
Working arrangements: This role includes a variety of working patterns, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends., As this is a fixed-term post, secondment opportunities can be considered for internal employees. Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager before completing the application. For further information, please refer to the council's secondment policy.


• Do you have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude?
• Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and the environment?
• Do you enjoy meeting people and helping to promote positive change?, Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly and approachable attitude.
• Enthusiasm for protecting the environment and promoting recycling.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Willingness to work in a variety of public settings, both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Resident Engagement Officer and other team members.
  
  Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
• A competitive salary of up to £25,183
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.