Global Collection & Sorting Lead — Circular Economy

Tetra Pak; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food packaging company in the UK is seeking a Collection and Sorting Manager to drive the development of collection and sorting models for packaging waste. You will oversee projects ensuring alignment with regulations, develop business cases, and maintain stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate brings 8-10 years of experience in waste management and a strong background in project management. This role offers competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Development and training opportunities

Culture of innovation

Market competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in waste management, circular economy, or recycling roles.
• Solid knowledge of the waste management sector and operational/models.
• Proven experience in project management within environmental services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects on waste collection and sorting systems.
• Develop business cases to support strategic decisions using financial modelling.
• Use advanced Excel to assist data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Waste management

Circular economy

Recycling supply chains

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Excel skills

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

A leading global food packaging company in the UK is seeking a Collection and Sorting Manager to drive the development of collection and sorting models for packaging waste. You will oversee projects ensuring alignment with regulations, develop business cases, and maintain stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate brings 8-10 years of experience in waste management and a strong background in project management. This role offers competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.