We are seeking an experienced and motivated Environmental Waste Manager to lead the Trust’s waste management function. This strategic and operational role ensures full compliance with healthcare waste legislation, supports the Trust’s sustainability and carbon‑reduction objectives, and contributes to the delivery of the Green Plan.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement Trust‑wide waste management policies and procedures in line with legislation, HTMs, and best practice.
* Lead and oversee all waste streams across the Trust (clinical, non‑clinical, hazardous, offensive).
* Manage and monitor waste management contracts, ensuring value for money and compliance.
* Conduct audits, inspections and investigations, producing reports for senior management.
* Line‑manage Environmental Waste Supervisors and their teams across the organisation.
* Provide staff training, education and awareness campaigns on waste segregation and compliance.
* Maintain accurate waste data systems and reporting for internal KPIs and national submissions (ERIC, Environment Agency).
* Support the delivery of the Trust’s sustainability and Green Plan objectives.
* Represent the Trust at internal and external meetings on waste management and sustainability.
* Ensure robust business continuity arrangements for waste services.
* Specify, procure, and monitor waste contracts to ensure compliance, value for money and high performance.
* Manage budgets, authorise invoices and contribute to cost‑improvement plans.
* Prepare and present reports to senior leaders.
* Maintain a legal register and act on waste‑related alerts and bulletins.
* Lead on waste audits and investigations, reporting findings and ensuring corrective action.
Qualifications
* Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) in Management or an equivalent qualification in Waste Management, or relevant experience.
* Chartered Institute of Wastes Management, NHS Waste Managers qualification, or Technical Membership.
* Evidence of continuing personal development.
* Experience of working in an estates/facilities role within a large complex organisation.
* Experience in developing organisational policies and procedures.
* The ability to manage complex cross‑site teams.
* Experience of setting up and maintaining systems and processes.
* Working knowledge of Waste Management Legislation HTM‑07‑01.
* Required DBS disclosure and check for vulnerability to vulnerable people in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Desirable
* NEBOSH / IOSH Health and Safety qualification.
* Good understanding of Health and Safety.
* Knowledge of NHS estates operations or public sector facilities management.
The Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the population and will provide reasonable adjustments where required. All staff will undergo a DBS check in accordance with the Home Office Immigration Rules and the Trust’s safeguarding policies.
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