Engagement Officer – Waste Services
Employer: East Lindsey District Council
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term / Full Time
Hours Per Week: 37
Length of Contract: 18 months from 1st April 2026
Salary Range: £26,824 – £30,024 per annum
Location: Louth
Application Deadline: 19 February 2026
Join us in shaping the future of waste and recycling in East Lindsey!
East Lindsey District Council is launching its food waste collection service in 2026 and we’re building an engagement team to make it happen.
We are looking for an Engagement Officer to join us from the 1st of April. You’ll be the face of this change, working with residents to build understanding and encourage participation in the new food waste collection service as well as the already well-established refuse and recycling services.
You will promote the Council food waste collection service and wider waste service which will include updating Council web pages and delivering presentations.
You’ll thrive if you:
- Enjoy connecting with people and building positive relationships.
- Can adapt to different situations and work independently and as part of a team.
- Are ready to take initiative and find solutions.
What are we looking for?
- Confidence speaking with a wide range of people, both one to one and in group settings.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain information clearly and engagingly.
- Comfortable delivering presentations, workshops, or public engagement sessions.
- A flexible approach to working hours (including occasional evenings / weekends).
- A full driving licence and ability to travel across the district.
No waste experience? No problem! If you have transferable skills and a passion for making a difference, we’ll provide full training.
Apply now and help us shape a sustainable future.
Benefits
We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – 23.8% employer contribution.
- Generous annual leave scheme and option to buy more.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme*.
- Flu Jabs.
- Free Eye Test voucher.
- Flexible Working Policy.
- Agile Working Policy*.
- Car mileage reimbursement*.
- Excellent career progression and training opportunities.
- Long Service Recognition*.
*Certain restrictions may apply.
About Us
Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership – the largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes. Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly.
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually / in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
