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Salary - £19,832 -£20,437 (FTE £39,150 - £40,344)  

Hours: 20 hours per week, 5 days a week, term time only 

Contract: Permanent

Based: Smugglers Way, Wandsworth, SW18 but may include travel to schools in four local boroughs

WRWA is responsible for managing the waste generated in four London Boroughs (Wandsworth, Lambeth, Hammersmith and Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea) through either re-use, recycling or disposal (the 3Rs). We are looking to recruit a new Education Officer, to help deliver our very much in demand Education Programme. 

About the role

Your main goal will be to assist in the delivery of our Education Programme, providing educational talks and workshops to schools and adult groups, through on-site visits to our Smugglers Way site or in educational establishments in the WRWA area.     

About You

You will need to:

• demonstrate a good understanding of the three R's and wider climate change issues
• possess good organisational and planning skills
• demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and
• have proven experience in presenting to a wide range of audiences. 

If you are passionate about spreading the 3Rs message to schools and community groups, and possess the required skills to help extend the reach of our current Education Programme, this may be the perfect role for you!

Benefits

In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, an interest-free loan for a travel card and free and confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme.  

How to apply

Please forward your application form and EDI form to recruitment@wrwa.gov.uk or post to:

Recruitment
 Western Riverside Waste Authority
 Smugglers Way
 Wandsworth
 LONDON SW18 1JS.

Closing Date:  Midnight on Sunday, 13th April 2025 

Shortlisting Date: w/c 22nd April 2025  

Interview Date: Thursday, 1st May 2025

These dates are indicative only and could be subject to change.

If you’d like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Debra Trayner on 020 8875 8885 or debra@wrwa.gov.uk

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).    

The Authority is an inclusive employer and appoint on merit.  We are also a Disability Confident Employer. 

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils