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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT OFFICER

Job details
Posting date: 13 October 2025
Salary: £26,824 to £29,064 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 27 October 2025
Location: HU7 0XW
Company: Hull City Council
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 33077

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Summary

3 posts available:
1 x Fixed Term - 37 hours - until February 2027 due to funding.
1 x Fixed Term - 18.5 hours - until February 2027 due to funding.
1 x Permanent - 37 hours
Are you passionate about the environment, and want the chance to really make a difference?
Are you someone who can work independently as well as within a team and who has the drive to increase recycling and improve the environment in Hull? Do you thrive on challenges and love varied work?
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Environmental Improvement Officer in the Waste Management team. Responsible for developing and implementing plans that reflect the environmental priorities and needs of communities in the Newington, St. Andrews, University, Avenue, Newland and Myton wards, making a visible difference to the street scene in those communities.
The post is varied; the successful applicant will:

Consult, involve, challenge and influence residents and stakeholders with regard to waste management practice.
Provide advice, guidance and problem resolution on waste-related matters for residents and businesses in the target wards.
Asist in delivering bespoke waste minimisation initiatives to residents, schools, businesses; in partnership with voluntary sector organisations.
Hold a current full UK driving licence, be an excellent communicator, have practical experience of dealing with the public and an understanding of Hull City Council’s recycling schemes.
Be willing to work outside the office environment.
Be customer focused with the ability to prioritise and effectively manage time.
You will join a welcoming service, where expectations are high but where you will receive support and supervision to really make a difference on environmental issues affecting Hull.
Come and join us!!

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jo Smith, Environmental Improvement Team Lead on 07876 355 043 or joanne.smith@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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