Recycling Officer

Recycling officer
A recycling officer plan and develop environmental and waste reduction policies. This is done through the management of local recycling schemes and the creation and delivery of educational programmes, and by organising community and media liaison initiatives.
Recycling officers help to plan and develop environmental and waste reduction policies in a variety of ways, including:

• managing local recycling schemes;
• creating and delivering educational programmes;
• organising community and media liaison initiatives.

Job Duties

• monitoring facilities
• developing policies
• promoting recycling via publications, talks and workshops
• managing community recycling initiatives
• managing contractors
• working with the media and the general public
• visiting locally based recycling centres, companies, schools and community organisations
• maintaining budgets
• keeping statistical records
• preparing reports, plans, publicity materials and displays.

Qualifications and training required

A relevant qualification in a scientific subject such as environmental science, earth sciences, biology, chemistry or materials science may be preferred. A postgraduate qualification in waste/environmental management can be beneficial, particularly for graduates without an appropriate first degree.
Key skills for recycling officers

· Management skills
· Excellent problem solving skills
· Interpersonal skills
· Oral/written communication skills
· A genuine interest in the environment
Application Method
Qualified Applicant should forward their Details should to Hilton Ventures via email: cv(dot)hiltonventures(at)gmail(dot)com