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| Graduate
Vacancy |
Details for Project
No: 1851
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| Status: |
CLOSED | Application Close Date: 16/05/2010 |
| Vacancy
ID: |
1851 | |
Project
Type: |
Waste and recycling (general) | |
| Position: |
Community Development and Recycling Officer | |
| Location: |
Northampton | |
| Project
County: |
Northamptonshire | |
| Employer: |
Northampton Borough Council | |
| Host
Organisation: |
Northampton Borough Council | |
Telephone
Interview Week Commencing: |
17/05/2010 | |
Interview
Date: |
25/05/2010 | |
| Project
Start Date: |
21/06/2010 | |
| Duration: |
26 weeks | |
Project
End Date: |
17/12/2010 | |
| Salary: |
££16,000pa | |
Hours
Per week: |
37 | |
Work
Out of Normal Hrs?: |
Some evening and weekend work | |
SFS
Contact: |
Emma Trahearn | |
| Background: |
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| Northampton Borough Council was one of the first authorities within the Country to commence kerbside collections. We operate our own MRF (materials reclamation facility). The post is based at our Depot in Northampton and will give the opportunity for a completely hands on experience. We have our own promotional trailer and working with the Northamptonshire Waste Partnership (partnership made up of all the districts and county council within Northamptonshire) have a dedicated education team with whom the post holder would be expected to liaise and work closely with as well as undertaking our own initiatives. | ||
Objective: |
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| To develop and promote the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) within Northampton and working with other Districts within Northamptonshire, voluntary sector and community organisations and to develop project work which has already been initiated. | ||
Benefits To Graduate |
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| Gain experience of working for a local authority. Develop team working and project management skills. Gain in-depth knowledge recycling and of a working Material Reclamation Facility, along with developing communication skills at all levels. | ||
Employment Potential and Options Post Project Work |
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| The knowledge and experience gained from this placement will enable any graduate to have an advantage when applying for employment within waste management in the future. | ||
Outputs: |
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| 1. Increase the percentage of recycling for Northampton | ||
| 2. To improve public and in house awareness of the 3 R’s. | ||
| 3. Compile reports on initiatives undertaken for senior officers and councillors | ||
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| 1. Strong inter-personal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. | ||
| 2. Ability to use Microsoft excel and word and to present data in varied formats including written reports | ||
| 3. Ability to act on own initiative | ||
| 4. A clean and valid driving licence | ||
| 5. Basic knowledge of waste management and sustainability | ||
| 6. Be of smart appearance and positive attitude | ||
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Desirable Selection Criteria: |
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| 1. Experience in dealing with members of the public | ||
| 2. Experience in producing promotional work and website authoring | ||
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Key Tasks: |
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| 1. Implement, facilitate and monitor waste reduction initiatives e.g. home composting | ||
| 2. Engage the interest of the public in waste issues to bring about increased participation in the Authority’s recycling schemes | ||
| 3. To assist and develop marketing and promotional opportunities for waste and recycling including all printed materials relating to the service | ||
| 4. Maintain good working links with other Councils and external/internal bodies | ||
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