Campus Waste & Recycling Supervisor (Part-Time)

Reconomy; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

MyPerks discounts

Health & wellbeing benefits

Mental health support

Family-friendly policies

Community volunteering

Generous holiday leave

Employee voice

Job summary

Reconomy Connect is seeking a Waste Supervisor to join our team supporting University of Hertfordshire sites. You will lead a on-site waste and recycling operation, drive sustainability, and ensure safe, compliant service across campus.

The role is part-time (32.5 hours weekly) with Monday to Friday shifts, reporting to on-site management and collaborating with CBRE and university teams to deliver reliable waste solutions.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in waste management, recycling, or environmental services.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing a team.
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the on-site recycling team, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality service.
• Manage day-to-day waste and recycling operations, keeping the site running smoothly and productively.
• Build strong relationships with CBRE, the University of Hertfordshire, and key stakeholders across campus.
• Drive sustainability by maximising recycling rates and reducing general waste.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance service efficiency and performance.
• Proactively resolve operational challenges and support business continuity planning.
• Keep stakeholders informed with regular updates, service information, and improvement opportunities.
• Champion health, safety, and compliance, ensuring best practice is followed at all times.

Skills

Driving licence

Waste management experience

Team leadership

Stakeholder relations

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Reconomy Connect is seeking a Waste Supervisor to join our team supporting University of Hertfordshire sites. You will lead a on-site waste and recycling operation, drive sustainability, and ensure safe, compliant service across campus.

The role is part-time (32.5 hours weekly) with Monday to Friday shifts, reporting to on-site management and collaborating with CBRE and university teams to deliver reliable waste solutions.