The role
We’re looking for a passionate Waste Communications Officer to join the shared waste team for North and East Herts Council.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated professional with experience of dealing with schools and using social media to implement a dynamic waste and recycling communications plan. Using your passion and enthusiasm for recycling, you’ll be creating and delivering information to the public and our stakeholders. You’ll be developing relationships with partners and local groups including Hertfordshire Waste Awareness partnership.
This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire change and influence people of ages and walks of life.
The experience you will bring
We are looking for someone with experience of writing and presenting interesting and engaging content to a variety of audiences including in person, print and social media, with an ability to demonstrate the impact made.
About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Louise Overington, Service Development & Support Manager on 01462 474336
Closing date: 2nd May 2025
Interview date: 15th and 16th May 2025
