Environmental Outreach Officer

SO1: Starting Salary £37,575, rising in increments to £38,769.

4 x 6 Month fixed term / secondment contract

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

Environmental Services provides waste and cleansing services including Commercial Waste, Pest Control and Ancillary Services to Lambeth residents. The Commissioning and Performance team within Environmental Services provides project management, policy advice, procurement, data management and communication and outreach services.

About the Role:

It is an exciting time to join the team, the role will involve managing recycling education activities and in-the-field monitoring which supports the delivery of the borough’s initiative to increase recycling and reduce general waste.

This initiative is a key part of Lambeth’s Waste Strategy which prioritises the sustainable management of waste in accordance with waste hierarchy: to encourage waste reduction and reuse, maximise recycling and composting, and limit the amount of residual waste that requires treatment through energy recovery,

The post will be designed to drive behaviour change in residents and will contribute to the step change required for Lambeth to meet the climate emergency challenges by moving towards a more sustainable, circular economy approach to resource management.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, customer focussed and organised individual to join our lively, passionate, and welcoming team.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• Knowledge of monitoring residents and contractor’s performance with respect to cleansing, waste collection and/or other public realm or similar areas
• Experience and ability to promote waste minimisation, recycling and other waste management initiatives or other direct customer facing experience.
• Experience in using IT and a working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Evidence of use of the Lambeth values of equity, ambition and accountability

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job description and person specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jason Prentis at JPrentis@lambeth.gov.uk

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a basis DBS Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 27th February 2024.

Shortlisting: Friday 1st March 2024.

Interviews: W/c Monday 4th March 2024.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

#LI-RM1