Waste Prevention and Recycling Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Selby, North Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | North Yorkshire Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Selby, North Yorkshire |
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Salary: £34,434 - £38,220
Grade: I
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy Hours: Full Time, including some weekend working
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Are you a creative and innovative thinker with a passion for people and an enthusiasm for waste and the environment?
If so, you are just what we are looking for!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Waste Prevention and Recycling Officer to join our Service Development Team.
Our Service
The Service Development Team are responsible for developing and implementing improvement and behaviour change initiatives within the waste service by: -
Developing effective systems, policies, procedures and strategies to provide efficiency and clarity in service delivery
Developing and implementing a programme of waste prevention campaigns based on national best practice, working closely with stakeholders, communities and the volunteer network
The role
As one of two Waste Prevention and Recycling Officers, you will lead on the design, development and implementation of targeted waste prevention and recycling initiatives, to reduce the amount of municipal waste produced across North Yorkshire. You will specifically be covering the Harrogate, Craven and Selby localities.
You will also:
Work closely with the council’s Communications Team to change public attitudes and behaviour to waste and recycling
Maximise opportunities for awareness raising through the organisation of and attendance at relevant events
Engage with the community and voluntary sector to develop partnerships and build community capacity
Lead on the local delivery of national waste prevention and awareness campaigns
Identify opportunities to seek external funding for initiatives and projects
Work with the Waste Operations teams to identify priority areas for engagement e.g. low participation / high contamination
Support ‘efficient and effective’ service delivery
What you will bring
Working closely with local communities and other stakeholders you will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of different people. You will be someone who uses creativity and innovation to develop and deliver successful waste prevention and recycling initiatives to a range of audiences and have the ability to motivate, influence and promote waste minimisation through face-to-face engagement, talking to individuals and groups at public events.
You will have demonstrable knowledge and experience of implementing behaviour change initiatives aimed at influencing attitudes and behaviours, preferably within an environmental area. As well as waste prevention or communications and marketing knowledge you will be up to date with current waste legislation.
Working for us
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
A local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
Salary sacrifice schemes
Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
Travel loans
Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.
Contact and Apply
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Aimi Brookes on 07974 276308 or aimi.brookes1@northyorks.gov.uk.
Applying is easy, simply register your details and upload your up-to-date CV and please let us know your motivation for applying for this position and what you feel you could bring to the role in the supporting evidence section of the application form.
For more details see attached Job Description.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Key dates
Closing date: 23/02/26
Interview date: 05/03/26
Venue for interview: Civic Centre, Selby
Key Documents
Job description: Waste Prevention and Recycling Officer.docx
Total rewards | North Yorkshire Council
***DBS***
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.
NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Council’s purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services, we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Grade: I
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy Hours: Full Time, including some weekend working
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Are you a creative and innovative thinker with a passion for people and an enthusiasm for waste and the environment?
If so, you are just what we are looking for!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Waste Prevention and Recycling Officer to join our Service Development Team.
Our Service
The Service Development Team are responsible for developing and implementing improvement and behaviour change initiatives within the waste service by: -
Developing effective systems, policies, procedures and strategies to provide efficiency and clarity in service delivery
Developing and implementing a programme of waste prevention campaigns based on national best practice, working closely with stakeholders, communities and the volunteer network
The role
As one of two Waste Prevention and Recycling Officers, you will lead on the design, development and implementation of targeted waste prevention and recycling initiatives, to reduce the amount of municipal waste produced across North Yorkshire. You will specifically be covering the Harrogate, Craven and Selby localities.
You will also:
Work closely with the council’s Communications Team to change public attitudes and behaviour to waste and recycling
Maximise opportunities for awareness raising through the organisation of and attendance at relevant events
Engage with the community and voluntary sector to develop partnerships and build community capacity
Lead on the local delivery of national waste prevention and awareness campaigns
Identify opportunities to seek external funding for initiatives and projects
Work with the Waste Operations teams to identify priority areas for engagement e.g. low participation / high contamination
Support ‘efficient and effective’ service delivery
What you will bring
Working closely with local communities and other stakeholders you will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of different people. You will be someone who uses creativity and innovation to develop and deliver successful waste prevention and recycling initiatives to a range of audiences and have the ability to motivate, influence and promote waste minimisation through face-to-face engagement, talking to individuals and groups at public events.
You will have demonstrable knowledge and experience of implementing behaviour change initiatives aimed at influencing attitudes and behaviours, preferably within an environmental area. As well as waste prevention or communications and marketing knowledge you will be up to date with current waste legislation.
Working for us
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
A local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
Salary sacrifice schemes
Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
Travel loans
Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.
Contact and Apply
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Aimi Brookes on 07974 276308 or aimi.brookes1@northyorks.gov.uk.
Applying is easy, simply register your details and upload your up-to-date CV and please let us know your motivation for applying for this position and what you feel you could bring to the role in the supporting evidence section of the application form.
For more details see attached Job Description.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Key dates
Closing date: 23/02/26
Interview date: 05/03/26
Venue for interview: Civic Centre, Selby
Key Documents
Job description: Waste Prevention and Recycling Officer.docx
Total rewards | North Yorkshire Council
***DBS***
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.
NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Council’s purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services, we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.