LOCATION: OLYMPIA, London SHIFT PATTERN: 5 out 7 days, 50 hours per week SALARY: £45,000 per year If you require any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Department at recruitment@abm.com. We're here to help! Overview of Job Description The Back of House (BOH) & Waste Manager is responsible for overseeing all BOH cleaning and waste‑management operations across the Olympia Estate. This role ensures that waste is handled safely, efficiently, and in full alignment with the estate’s environmental and recycling strategy. The postholder manages BOH cleaning teams and waste subcontractors, maintains high operational standards across service areas, and ensures that all waste processes, from segregation to collection, run smoothly. A critical part of this role is driving tenant and occupier compliance with waste procedures, offering training and guidance as needed, and ensuring estate‑wide adherence to recycling best practices. The manager also supports event operations by coordinating waste services during peak activities, maintaining clear and safe BOH routes, and responding promptly to operational issues. During the estate’s operational mobilisation, the Back of House & Waste Manager will also be responsible for supporting overarching, sitewide cleaning services and operational cleaning requirements. During this period, the postholder will deputise for the Operations Manager as required, ensuring continuity of daytoday estate operations and providing leadership support across cleaning and BOH services. Main Duties & Responsibilities: Waste Management & Compliance Oversee daily waste handling, segregation, storage, and all waste collections. Ensure all processes comply with environmental legislation, health & safety standards, and the estate’s recycling policies. Drive tenant and occupier compliance with waste procedures, offering coaching and bestpractice guidance. Maintain accurate data on waste volumes, recycling rates, and contractor performance. Back of House Operations Maintain BOH routes, service corridors, loading bays, and waste areas to a high operational and cleanliness standard. Supervise BOH cleaning teams and subcontractors. Conduct routine inspections and address issues promptly. Oversee the safe use, maintenance, and availability of wastehandling equipment (compactors, balers, containers, etc). Contractor & Team Management Coordinate BOH staff and wastemanagement suppliers in accordance with SLAs and KPIs. Support staff onboarding, training, and ongoing performance development. Manage resource planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels. Manage and order stock Schedule periodic and reactive works within the team. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure all BOH areas follow health, safety, fire, and hygiene standards. Conduct risk assessments and implement controls. Report hazards, incidents, and noncompliance, taking corrective actions as needed. Ensuring that all equipment is kept clean, well maintained and in a safe working order and compliant. Communicate effectively within the team - we all work together. Ensuring that you & the team protective clothing (PPE) and comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies. Take responsibility for training of staff and recording of that training Skills & Experience Essential Experience in waste management, BOH operations, or facilities management. Strong understanding of waste compliance, recycling processes, and sustainability practices. Ability to manage teams and contractors with strong leadership and communication skills. Strong organisational skills and problemsolving capability. Comfortable operating in a fastpaced environment, including eventbased operations. Full UK Drivers license Desirable IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification. Experience in large estates, venue environments, or mixeduse sites. Familiarity with wastehandling equipment (compactors, balers, etc). Person Specification: Proactive, solution‑driven, and operationally focused. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards. Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing operational needs. Strong communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. 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