Waste and Recycling

Waste and Recycling Officer – Hammersmith & Fulham Council

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is recruiting a Waste and Recycling Officer to support projects aimed at reducing waste, increasing recycling and improving waste and recycling services across the borough.

Job Details

• Job title: Waste and Recycling Officer
• Reference: LBHF624860
• Salary: £41,739 – £43,014 per annum
• Location: 25 Bagleys Lane, London, SW6 2QA
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing date: 6 November 2026
• Interview dates: 18–19 November 2026

About the Role

The Waste Reduction and Recycling Team at Hammersmith & Fulham is looking for someone who can help improve recycling performance and contribute to the Council’s environmental objectives.

As a Waste Reduction and Recycling Officer, you will proactively manage and deliver new and existing projects covering areas such as:

• Waste reduction
• Community reuse
• Food waste reduction
• Waste and recycling service provision
• Improving recycling performance
• Waste management and environmental improvement projects

The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills, an understanding of the principles and practices of recycling and waste management, and experience working in a waste environment and delivering improvement projects.

The role provides an opportunity to develop your career while contributing to projects designed to reduce environmental impacts and support the Council’s response to the climate emergency.

About Hammersmith & Fulham Council

Hammersmith & Fulham declared a climate emergency in July 2019 and continues to develop plans to address environmental challenges.

The Council’s people values include being fair, caring, collaborative and driven, with a focus on continuous improvement and working with residents, businesses, schools and other organisations to achieve better outcomes.

What the Council Offers

Hammersmith & Fulham is a flexible working employer and provides a comprehensive total reward package. Staff can request flexible working arrangements.

The Council is also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair access to employment and career opportunities.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not mentioned in the job advert. Applicants who require Skilled Worker sponsorship should confirm directly with Hammersmith & Fulham Council whether sponsorship can be provided for this specific position before applying.

Application and Selection Process

Applications should be submitted through the Hammersmith & Fulham Council recruitment portal before the 6 November 2026 deadline.

Interviews are scheduled for 18 and 19 November 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact:

David Goodship, Waste and Recycling Manager
Telephone: 07769 240893
Email: DAVID.GOODSHIP@LBHF.GOV.UK

A detailed Role Profile is available as part of the vacancy information.

Closing date: 6 November 2026