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Recycling officer : Salary and conditions

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  • Range of typical starting salaries: £19,000 to £28,000, although these are likely to be lower (between £17,500 and £20,000) in some community organisations.
  • Range of typical salaries at senior level/with experience, e.g. after 10-15 years in role: £28,000 to £42,000. In certain senior-level roles, such as policy writing, salaries in the range of £40,000 to £60,000 may be possible.
  • There is a national local government salary structure, but the level of appointment depends on each local authority.
  • Use of a car or car allowance is common.
  • Working hours are typically nine to five, with some extra hours and weekend working necessary for special events. Flexitime working is often possible in local government departments.
  • Approximately 50% of time in the role will be spent inspecting recycling sites, attending meetings and giving presentations to schools and community groups. In community organisations, time will be spent working with volunteers.
  • The role involves contact with a range of people, from young children to councillors and chief executive officers.
  • Self-employment/freelance work is unlikely. The nature of the post means that the majority of recycling officers are employed by local authorities, although there are opportunities with consultancies and in industry.
  • Jobs are available throughout the UK. Most areas of the country now have established posts.
  • This is a varied, challenging and visible role, involving media contact and public speaking. However, the demands of specific jobs will vary according to local and national policy and type of authority. Generally, recycling officer roles involve a high degree of autonomy.
  • Travel within a working day is frequent.
  • Absence from home at night is occasional and overseas work or travel is uncommon.
 
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Written by Annette Millar, University of Plymouth
Date: 
December 2009
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