Recycling Advisor L2Z1
Camden Council
22nd September 2026 - 15th December 2026
£17.77 per hour
25 Ashley Road, Tottenham Hale, London, N17 9LJ
Customer Service
Problem Solving
Communication
Community engagement
Observation
Environment & Ecology
Role
Who You Are
- Good general education (e.g. GCSEs or equivalent).
- Experience of working directly with the public, ideally through outreach, community engagement, sales, or advisory work.
- Awareness of recycling, food waste, and wider environmental issues (training can be provided).
- Relevant training in customer service, community engagement, or sustainability.
- Confident communicator, able to engage with residents from a range of backgrounds in a polite and persuasive way.
- Good observational and problem-solving skills to identify local barriers to recycling.
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude to promoting environmental sustainability.
- Respectful, approachable, and able to build trust quickly.
- Flexible and able to work earlier or later shifts as and when required.
- Be physically able to walk long distances, use a trolley to transport materials, and willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
What the Job Involves
- Conduct surveys and assessments of residential properties to understand recycling behaviors and identify barriers.
- Engage with residents through door-to-door visits, community events, and roadshows, promoting recycling and waste reduction.
- Provide tailored advice and practical information about proper recycling service usage.
- Monitor participation levels and capture feedback, helping to identify areas needing further intervention.
- Assist in distributing leaflets and materials encouraging correct recycling practices.
- Support communication campaigns and social media content by providing local insights.
- Maintain accurate records of visits, surveys, engagement activities, and feedback.
- Collaborate with other teams to overcome local recycling challenges.
- Adhere to NLWA’s values and meet the required standards.
- Work Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, with flexibility for earlier or later shifts.
Skills
- Customer service
- Community engagement
- Data recording and reporting
- Communication
- Observation and problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Basic IT skills
- Adaptability