Behaviour Change Officer - Waste and Recycling
Fixed Term, Full Time
Up to £28,432 per annum
Location: Chelmsford
Working Style: Anywhere worker
Please note that this is a fixed term contract opportunity until March 2026.
The Opportunity
Join the Circular Economy and Strategy Team in our mission to transform Essex into a Safer, Greener, and Healthier County. We're dedicated to minimising the impact on the environment by supporting residents to reduce waste and increase the amounts recycled, and by working with others to deliver a more circular economy.
As Behaviour Change Officer, you'll support delivery of projects, communication campaigns, reuse and recycling initiatives and partnership activities. The role is on the front line of waste prevention, recycling and environmental activities, delivering direct communications and interventions to the public.
We are seeking an organised and highly motivated individual to join our team and support engaging and innovative external campaigns and interventions that deliver lasting behaviour change.
Join us in creating a brighter, more sustainable future for Essex!
What will you be doing?
As Behaviour Change Officer, you will create engaging content for a range of communication channels in line with corporate and campaign branding guidelines. You will be responsible for day-to-day management and audience development for social media, website and electronic newsletter.
Your role will support delivery of interventions and monitor the effectiveness and impact of communications and activities. The Officer will ensure customer enquiries, information requests and transactions are managed to a high quality and within agreed timescales. Working in a project environment you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
What's in it for you?
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Interview details
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 30 th April and 2 nd May 2024 at County Hall in Chelmsford.
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