Band 8a Waste Manager

NHS Professionals; Sandford-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Waste Management Service Lead to oversee waste handling, compliance, and strategy development. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Environmental Management and experience in waste management, particularly within the NHS. This role includes managing service contracts, team development, and providing expert advice on waste legislation. Strong leadership and data analysis skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in waste management at a senior level.
• In-depth knowledge of UK waste legislation and environmental compliance.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Trust’s Waste Management Service.
• Develop and implement a Trust-wide Waste Management Strategy.
• Provide expert advice on waste legislation and policy.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Degree in Facilities Management or Environmental Management

CIWM / WAMITAB Diploma Level 4

Job description

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage the Trust’s Waste Management Service, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective handling, storage, transport, and disposal of all waste streams.
• Develop and implement a Trust-wide Waste Management Strategy aligned with NHS England’s sustainability objectives and the Trust’s Green Plan.
• Provide expert advice on waste legislation, policy, and best practice to clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Monitor contractor performance and manage waste service contracts, ensuring value for money and compliance with statutory and Trust requirements.
• Lead audits, inspections, and risk assessments of waste management systems and facilities.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g. Environment Agency, NHS England, local authorities) to ensure full legal and policy compliance.
• Deliver training, awareness, and engagement programmes to promote best practice in waste segregation and reduction.
• Environmental Health and Safety HTM07-01
• Contract Management
• Degree in Facilities Management or equivalent experience in Waste Management
• CIWM / WAMITAB Diploma Level 4
• Member of IWFM and / or CIWM
• Evidence of professional development
• IOSH H S Certificate
• Analyse data and produce regular reports on waste volumes, costs, and environmental performance indicators.
• Manage and develop a team of waste and sustainability staff to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.

Essential Criteria :

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Management, Waste Management, or related discipline.
• Significant experience in waste management at a senior level, ideally within the NHS or a complex public sector organisation.
• In-depth knowledge of UK waste legislation, environmental compliance, and waste segregation requirements.
• Proven leadership, contract management, and budget management experience.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and IT skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills