Overview

Project Officer

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Lewisham Council .Discover yourself in Lewishermine where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities. We are recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.What’s the role?

You’ll support the roll-out of simpler recycling across the borough, helping residents recycle more and waste less. The role involves surveying properties, engaging with landlords and households, and promoting food and packaging recycling. You’ll analyse data to track progress and recommend improvements. This hands-on role combines project delivery with on-the-ground community engagement.Location

Mainly based at Wearside Service Centre, with regular travel to sites and locations across the borough.Responsibilities

Survey properties to support recycling initiativesEngage with landlords, residents, and internal teamsPromote food and packaging recyclingAnalyse data to track progress and inform service improvementsSupport the day-to-day delivery of recycling projects and engagement activitiesWhat’s in it for you

Excellent training and development opportunitiesGenerous holiday allowanceLocal Government Pension schemeFlexible working and family-friendly policiesSeason ticket and bicycle loansA range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym membershipsSupportive staff networksWhat We’re Looking For

Passion for sustainability and making recycling easier for everyoneConfident communicator who can engage with residents, landlords, and local teamsOrganised and proactive, able to plan day-to-day activities for recycling advisorsExperience with project management to coordinate tasks, timelines, and deliveryAbility to collate and analyse data to shape service improvementsFlexible to work across the borough, including occasional weekendsSpecial conditions

Project management experienceWeekend working is requiredAbility to work earlier or later shifts when neededThis is a fixed-term appointment for 1 yearSalary

£40,404 - £41,637 per annum (SO1). N.B: Appointments offered at the minimum SCP unless matching current salary with evidential proof.Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applicants of all abilities and will provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process. Details at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply. The Council supports Lewisham Works – for information, email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk.Notes

The recruitment process is anonymous and CVs are not accepted. The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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