Job summary
To design, implement, manage and review the Trust's Waste Management system across all relevant dimensions to ensure compliance with statutory regulations: Policy, Risk assessment, Standard Operational Procedures, Training, Auditing and ongoing improvement.
To be responsible for Trust compliance with all Statutory Instruments and best practice guidance in relation to waste management.
To initiate and facilitate operational changes throughout the Trust as required to meet new legislative requirements covering waste management operations.
To lead for the Trust in identifying innovative waste management solutions for clinical waste, general refuse and hazardous wastes as well as identifying recycling opportunities to ensure government recycling targets are attained.
To take a leading role for the Trust in the procurement of sustainable waste management contracts.
To take a leading role in the Trust's Waste Management Committees and advise and provide guidance to colleagues and senior managers on the Trust's obligations in respect of new legislation and best practice guidance.
To be responsible for providing data through the Estates Returns Information Collection (ERIC), a data collection by NHS England. This includes information on waste quantities, costs and types of waste produced.
Collaborate with other NHS Trusts sharing best practice.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
To develop waste management policies, systems, and procedures in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders, in order to meet the Government's waste segregation compliance targets.
Work with departments to create suitable training packages and ensure its implementation and ongoing maintenance and monitoring.
Ensure robust auditing processes are in place to monitor compliance of waste operations during the waste handling process (point of production, intermediate storage, transfer and final disposal).
To liaise with SFM, key clinical departments and Care Groups in reviewing policy and standard operational procedures.
To provide expert specialist and professional operational expertise in relation to waste management performance and advice to senior management of the Trust and external agencies.
To provide specialist, detailed information to senior managers and finance colleagues relating to budget monitoring and budget setting for waste management operations within the Trust..
To provide highly specialist technical support and advice to the other Estate & Facilities Senior Managers and Trust Managers as required.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
City
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
* Degree qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent level of experience or training.
* Highly developed specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
* Significant experience of working in a healthcare or general waste management organisation.
* Qualification in Health and Safety or Environmental/Waste Management eg., NVQ, IOSH or NEBOSH.
Desirable
* Prince 2 Foundation qualification
* Microsoft Project qualification
* CIWM (WAMITAB) certificate on waste management.
Experience
Essential
* Extensive waste management experience within a large complex organisation
* Knowledge and understanding of Waste and Environmental legislation and best practice related regulation
* Experience of managing a team.
* Knowledge of NHS recycling practices.
Desirable
* Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment, specifically a large Acute Trust.
* Experience of Microsoft office products and the ability to generate on reporting templates.
Communication and Relationships
Essential
* Exchanges specialist technical information with waste contractors and provides this information to users and other estates professionals to enable them to act accordingly whilst influencing change.
* Produces technical reports for Estates & Facilities Management Teams.
* Communicates complex information to non-technical staff in a way that is understandable so that the appropriate actions can be carried out.
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
* Degree qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent level of experience or training.
* Highly developed specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
* Significant experience of working in a healthcare or general waste management organisation.
* Qualification in Health and Safety or Environmental/Waste Management eg., NVQ, IOSH or NEBOSH.
Desirable
* Prince 2 Foundation qualification
* Microsoft Project qualification
* CIWM (WAMITAB) certificate on waste management.
Experience
Essential
* Extensive waste management experience within a large complex organisation
* Knowledge and understanding of Waste and Environmental legislation and best practice related regulation
* Experience of managing a team.
* Knowledge of NHS recycling practices.
Desirable
* Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment, specifically a large Acute Trust.
* Experience of Microsoft office products and the ability to generate on reporting templates.
Communication and Relationships
Essential
* Exchanges specialist technical information with waste contractors and provides this information to users and other estates professionals to enable them to act accordingly whilst influencing change.
* Produces technical reports for Estates & Facilities Management Teams.
* Communicates complex information to non-technical staff in a way that is understandable so that the appropriate actions can be carried out.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
City
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
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Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
City
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Employer's website
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