Waste and Recycling Communications Advisor

at  Suffolk County Council

• Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• £32,076 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Fixed Term or Secondment to October 2025 (maternity/paternity cover)

We, in waste, love the variety of work the industry brings and the way we can make a tangible difference to protecting our environment and bring value for money to the taxpayer. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the way waste is managed in Suffolk as a resource.

• Do you have a passion for the environment?
• Are you a good communicator?
• Do you want to work as part of a motivated and innovative team?

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will see you working within the waste team to improve waste and recycling services, increase customer satisfaction and improve environmental outcomes. Projects will include; raising awareness about waste reduction and recycling, through our social media platforms, face to face events and other communication channels. Be part of a dedicated team researching and analysing data, as well as planning, implementing and monitoring initiatives to move waste up the hierarchy and improve our services.

• work closely with team members to develop campaigns and manage our social media platforms
• developing messages to Suffolk residents on how to manage their rubbish, encourage them to reduce, reuse and recycle their rubbish
• look at ways to improve our recycling and waste services to Suffolk residents.

With support you will manage our social media platforms and work as part of project teams on campaigns and initiatives such as our Food Savvy Campaign and promoting our recycling centre service. You will also work as part of a team on other waste reduction campaigns such as home composting and our refill and repair campaigns.

HOW TO APPLY - IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR A SIMILAR ROLE WITH US RECENTLY AND HAVE NOT GAINED SIGNIFICANT NEW SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE SINCE THEN, WE KINDLY ASK THAT YOU DO NOT REAPPLY AT THIS TIME.

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1. Tell us about a time when you had to learn about a new subject quickly to contribute to a project. How did you approach this and what was the result?
2. Give an example of how you’ve used social media platforms to engage an audience or promote a cause. What strategies did you employ and how did you measure success?
3. Can you describe a time when you successfully communicated complex information to a diverse audience? How did you ensure your message was understood?
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing: hdrecruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.