Projects Officer (Packaging and Recyclability)

Projects Officer (Packaging and Recyclability)

Location:

Peterborough

Employer

PPS on behalf of RECOUP

Client

PPS on behalf of RECOUP

Number Of Positions

1

Salary (per Annum Pro Rata)

£22,000

Start Date

ASAP

Contract

Full time, Permanent

Overview

Would you like to work in an exciting new role supporting recyclability projects and industry initiatives that promote plastic resource circularity and support environmental protection?

RECOUP is a charity and leading authority providing expertise and guidance across the plastics recycling value chain. Built on a network of valued members, collaboration is central to RECOUP’s activities. The organisation is committed to securing sustainable, circular, and practical solutions for plastic resources both in the UK and worldwide.

We Need

We are looking for a project officer to work predominantly with the Packaging & Recyclability team, however there may also be opportunities to work with other members of the wider RECOUP team to support project delivery.

Essential

• An interest in sustainability/protecting the natural environment and an enthusiasm for learning about the waste and recycling of plastics
• A well-organised person with the ability to multitask, working on several projects simultaneously and meeting agreed deadlines
• Adaptable and able to respond to change
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, including experience of communicating effectively to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently, as well as playing an effective part in a team
• Good relationship management skills to develop and maintain links with relevant stakeholders, members, and professional bodies.
• Willingness and ability to work in laboratory settings and undertake site visits.
• Proficient IT skills, particularly MS Office and Google.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Knowledge of packaging and processes
• Experience of working in laboratory settings
• Project management experience

What’s in it for you?

You will be working in a fast-paced environment in a company that is well respected andexpected to deliver projects and answers to technical queries, from RECOUP members and beyond.

This is a strong and well-supported opportunity to start a career in sustainability, putting your talents and skills to good use and building your experience in the important Waste & Recycling Industry. You will gain and enhance skills in project management, research and communication. You will be part of a successful and friendly team in an organisation with strong growth ambitions.

You will also be enrolled on to the Change Agents UK skills development programme where you can benefit fromthe online learning academy andworkshops on Sustainability & Skills for the Future, Project Management, Systems Thinking & Creativity.

Key Responsibilities

As a Projects Officer, you will work within a busy Peterborough based team to deliver and support a variety of initiatives and projects relating to plastic packaging and products. You will be given training and support in the role. Key tasks:

• Providesupport to the Project manager and senior management team. This includes assisting with research, project tracking and analysis, preparation, and presentation of reports.
• Responding to questions and requests for information from members of RECOUP, including relaying information from the waste management industry as to the recyclability of packaging designs.
• Conducting off-site testing at recovery facilities; and analysis where required, producing case studies and reports, and assisting with laboratory work.
• Communicating with stakeholders and members to promote RECOUP to the wider industry, this includes preparing and attending internal and external meeting and working groups.
• Working with other departments, coordinating and delivering projects and tasks successfully and on time.

Support will be given to develop sector specific knowledge.

CAUK Reference

Details:

2428

Hours/Week

35

Work Outside Normal Hours

Some work outside of contracted hours, for which time will be given off in lieu.

Annual Leave

25 days per annum plus bank holidays

Probation Period

3 Months

Reports To

Head Of Packaging Recycling and Design

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this role, please submit a CV and short Covering Letter explaining your motivation for applying and briefly addressing the essential criteria for the role (up to 500 words) to the email address provided. We also ask you to complete an optional Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring form; this does not form any part of the selection process but is used to help us monitor the effectiveness of our policy. Please specify in the email subject the job title you are applying for.

Application Deadline

Timetable:

Midnight on Sunday, 13th March 2022

Telephone Interview

w/c 14th March 2022

Interview Date

22nd or 23rdMarch 2022

Anticipated Start Date

ASAP