Adecco are recruiting for a Field Survey Officer / Administrator to work for our Local Authority client.

This role involves conducting surveys across the borough, and travel by bicycle is an essential requirement. Candidates must therefore be confident cycling and have access to their own bicycle, as one will not be provided by the Council.

Location: Folkestone Road Depot, E6 (with travel across the London Borough of Newham)
Rate: £19.55 per hour PAYE
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 36 hours per week

We are seeking a proactive and organised Field Survey Officer / Administrator to support an exciting environmental initiative within the London Borough of Newham. As part of a borough-wide project to introduce a new food waste collection service, you will play a key role in gathering, managing, and maintaining essential data that will help inform future service delivery.

This is a varied role combining project administration, data management, and field-based survey support. You will spend time both in the office and out in the community assessing residential areas and collecting information to support project planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Survey neighbourhoods across Newham to assess waste and bin storage areas.
• Take photographs and collect site information for project records.
• Travel independently by bicycle between survey locations.
• Maintain accurate survey records and data.
• Complete general administration and reporting tasks.
• Support commercial and residential waste management projects.
• Ensure all information collected is accurate and submitted on time.
• Input survey findings accurately into spreadsheets, databases, and project tracking systems.
• Monitor data quality and ensure records are complete and up to date.
• Produce reports and summaries to support project decision-making.
• Liaise with project teams and stakeholders to ensure information is captured effectively.
• Provide general administrative support to the Waste Services project team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience working with data, records, or project information.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• A willingness to undertake survey work across the borough and travel by bicycle when required.

Apply today to play a key role in helping Newham deliver a cleaner, greener future through its new food waste collection service.

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