Community Engagement Officer x2

We have an exciting opportunity for two Community Engagement Officers to join our passionate, friendly and successful team.

You will help deliver the Waste Prevention programme for East London Waste Authority (ELWA), working alongside our four Constituent Councils and a number of other partners.

The role will have a significant focus on in person engagement with residents, working alongside the rest of the team to deliver events, run communications campaigns, and develop projects to help local communities reduce waste and reuse/repair more products.

The role is on a fixed-term basis to March 2028, adding more capacity to support the delivery of the Waste Prevention Programme. Depending on funding, there may be scope for the role to be extended.

More information can be found in the Job Description via the link below.

For more information or for a confidential discussion about these exciting roles, please contact Michaela Main, Waste Prevention Manager (07935 705 498) or Helena Jackson, Waste Prevention Manager (07592 033 648)

What we're looking for

We are looking for an engaging individual with effective communications skills. You will have a Full UK driving licence and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check. A knowledge of waste and recycling would be of benefit, but experience in related fields (particularly those involving engagement with residents) will be considered.

This role can be physically demanding, as you will be required to participate in loading and transporting equipment as well as setting up and packing away equipment.

More information can be found in the Person Specification via the link below.

About us

Established in 1986, the East London Waste Authority (ELWA) is the statutory joint waste disposal authority for the London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge. The boroughs have a combined population of over one million people living in over 400,000 households, with each responsible for the collection of household waste in their areas. More information on ELWA’s governance can be found here.

Working with our partner authorities, our long-term aims and objectives are to: reduce waste generation; increase reuse and repair; improve local recycling and composting rates; and deliver new infrastructure solutions that will be cost-effective and support continuous improvement. We want to reduce the environmental impacts of waste, including the emission of greenhouse gases, and provide opportunities for local community benefits and regeneration.

Our promise to you

As an ELWA employee you’ll have access to high street savings, supermarkets, cashback incentives travel and holiday discounts; discounts at restaurants and cinemas; local, national, and seasonal offers; and a wide range of better-than-public deals through our Wider Wallet scheme.

You’ll also have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, delivered by Health Assured. This offers a little extra support to manage life’s everyday challenges; both work and personal. The EAP is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provides free, impartial, confidential information and support to help you gain a better work-life balance.

Flexible working

ELWA has adopted a hybrid work structure. Our Stratford base offers a bright, modern office facility in an exciting part of the city with excellent links to all of London and beyond and, more locally, plenty of amenities and green spaces to enjoy.

Other key benefits include:

Local Pension Fund Authority Scheme (LPFA)

As a member of the LPFA you will get a pension paid to you when you retire as well as being entitled to other benefits such as life insurance cover, a pension for your family if you die whilst employed by the council, payments if you have to retire due to ill-health.

Diversity and Inclusivity

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services we deliver. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds including from the LGBTQ+ community, genders, ages, disabilities, faiths/beliefs and candidates from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds.

Right to work in the UK

Please only apply if you have proof of the right to work in the UK.

Deadline for applications: end of the day on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 14th May 2026