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The Somerset Waste Action Programme (SWAP) is an outreach education team based at the Carymoor Environmental Centre, near Castle Cary, next to the Dimmer landfill site. The team has been in operation in Somerset for 8 years and offers free visits to Somerset's schools and community groups to promote waste minimisation, recycling, composting and other forms of environmental action. We have two posts currently vacant.

SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICER

Salary £19,367

This role involves working with primary schools and youth groups, running workshops and activities across Somerset. The post also involves a range of community outreach tasks, including attending events and roadshows, and visiting households door to door. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, award winning team and to help make a difference. We are looking for a person with teaching experience and an enthusiasm for environmental issues.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICER

Salary £19,367

This position is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This role involves working with community groups, giving talks and workshops, to promote waste minimisation, recycling and composting. The job would also involve attending roadshows, promoting cloth nappy use and helping to co-ordinate Somerset's Compost Champions programme.

You can download the job description by clicking here.

Download the application form by clicking here.

If you would like to be sent a hard copy of the application then please contact us on the e-mail or telephone number provided.

Please state which role you are applying for at the top of the application form.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 8th February. Applications can be submitted via e-mail to rf.swap@carymoor.org.uk or by post to Rupert Farthing, Carymoor Environmental Centre, Dimmer Lane, Castle Cary, Somerset BA7 7NR.

Interview dates: 22nd and 23rd February

If you have any queries or would an informal discussion about the post please contact Rupert Farthing, the Programme Manager, by e-mail or by phone on (01963) 351350.

If you would like to be sent a hard copy of the application then please contact us on the e-mail or telephone number provided.

For more information about waste and recycling in Somerset and the Somerset Waste Partnership please visit www.somersetwaste.gov.uk