Waste Minimisation & Sustainability Supervisor needed in Braintree Paying  £16.26 per hr ref 22441

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities

Team Supervision & Performance

• Supervise daily operations, allocating work and monitoring performance
• Hold regular team meetings and one-to-one sessions
• Coach and mentor staff, supporting development and maintaining motivation
• Manage workloads and adapt processes to meet service demand

Public Engagement & Education

• Lead waste reduction and recycling outreach activity, including schools and youth engagement
• Deliver educational campaigns, events, workshops, and community presentations
• Carry out doorstep visits to provide clear, practical support to residents
• Act as a visible ambassador for recycling and sustainability initiatives
• Work with communications teams to develop promotional materials, including flyers, social media content, and website updates

Service Support & Administration

• Oversee administrative processes to ensure a smooth-running service
• Maintain accurate procedures, records, and internal systems
• Manage waste-related correspondence and respond to customer enquiries or complaints
• Support statutory and recurring waste and recycling tasks where required

Projects & Initiatives

• Design and deliver waste minimisation projects and campaigns, such as food waste reduction, composting, plastics reduction, and new recycling initiatives
• Use approved project management tools to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Collaborate with frontline operational teams to improve recycling performance
• Support the rollout of new or changed services through clear communication and engagement

Customer Focus & Continuous Improvement

• Gather feedback from residents, schools, and local organisations
• Use data, service requests, and feedback to drive service improvements
• Ensure recycling and waste guidance is accurate, accessible, and easy to understand
• Promote the positive environmental impact of individual and community actions

 If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to  quoting the reference number. 

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