Sue Ryder Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Reuse Manager
Sue Ryder Northampton, England, United Kingdom
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Be part of a team that shapes the future of one of the largest and most recognisable UK healthcare charity retailers.
Join us as a Retail Reuse Manager to lead the development, testing and implementation of systems and process which allow Sue Ryder to re-use more items that have been generously donated by supporters. You will focus on the value recovery of excess, repairable, and potential waste stock, driving Sue Ryders objective to be commercially environmentally sustainable.
Reporting to the Head of Products & Services this new role will work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to help Sue Ryder develop a sector leading role in reusing and where necessary sustainably re-cycling. The initial focus will be to support the establishment of a pilot scheme at the Northampton site, understand the opportunities and develop and test ways to overcome barriers which allow an increase in reuse and in doing so grow financial contribution.
Key responsibilities include:
• Oversee the pilot sorting operation, ensuring efficient processes for sorting, repairing, and redistributing stock
• Develop and implement robust procedures for assessing and categorising incoming stock based on its reuse, repair, or recycling potential
• Optimise the value of stock through repair, resale, or recycling, aiming to reduce waste to landfill
• Identify and develop new revenue streams, such as partnerships with upcycling businesses or selling to specialised markets
• Build relationships with external organisations, recycling companies, repair specialists, local councils, and environmental charities, to support reuse initiatives
Key Skills
• Proven experience in managing reuse programs and implementing waste management initiatives
• Knowledge of reuse related regulations and compliance requirements and/or membership in recycling or waste management, such as CIWM (Chartered Institute of Wastes Management) is desirable
• Familiarity with established sustainability frameworks or initiatives, e.g. UKSNR (UK Sustainability Network for Retail), Textiles 2030 and relevant legislation, such as waste management and product safety laws
• Strong operational management experience, ideally within the charity retail, recycling, or reuse sectors
• Proven ability to optimise processes and drive efficiency in sorting and repair operations
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability principles, particularly circular economy practices
Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Access to Employee support programme
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Interview date: w/c 22nd April
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process by emailing recruitment@sueryder.org
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