Environmental Engagement OfficerCouncil

**This post is restricted to internal applicants only**

Environmental Engagement Officer - Fixed Term until March 2029.

Do you have a passion for environmental improvement, community engagement and helping people do the right thing?

Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Engagement Officer to help improve recycling performance, reduce contamination, deliver education and support compliance with waste legislation across the county.

Working as part of the Environmental Services team, you will engage directly with residents, businesses, schools and community groups to encourage waste reduction, reuse and recycling. You will deliver educational and awareness campaigns, provide advice and guidance on waste and recycling services, undertake community engagement activities, monitor participation levels and support the investigation of environmental issues including fly tipping, littering and waste presentation concerns.

The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with a wide range of audiences and influence positive behaviour change. You will play a key role in delivering educational programmes, supporting environmental improvement initiatives and helping residents and businesses understand their responsibilities in relation to waste management and environmental legislation.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in community engagement, environmental services, waste management, education, enforcement or a related field.
• Can communicate effectively and confidently with residents, businesses, community groups and partner organisations.
• Has strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Can work independently and as part of a team, managing a varied workload.
• Has experience of delivering presentations, awareness campaigns or public engagement activities.
• Is committed to customer service, environmental sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Can interpret and apply waste management policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Holds a full driving licence and is willing to travel throughout the county.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Learning and development opportunities.

The opportunity to make a tangible difference to Pembrokeshire's environment and communities.

Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK. For further details, please refer to the Employee Benefits leaflet attached.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

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Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:

• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant’s full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

The Supported Employment Programme is a group of local authority based enterprises that employs over 75 people with a disability or work limiting health condition, please visit the link below for further information: Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Programme - Pembrokeshire County Council

Safeguarding
 
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [email protected].
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [email protected].
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Position type: Fixed Term