Recycling & Waste Manager

MAG; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport management group seeks a Recycling and Waste Manager for its operations at London Stansted Airport. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in waste management, focusing on sustainability and compliance. You will manage a team and oversee contracts, driving continuous improvement efforts. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible pension plan

24 days' holiday

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

Volunteering days

Free Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operations waste management.
• Demonstrable knowledge of waste, recycling, and best practice techniques.
• Structured approach to working with Environmental Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the recycling team and waste function.
• Manage third-party contracts and work with stakeholders.
• Drive compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Continuous improvement in waste management

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication and influencing skills

IT skills

Education

Practitioner Membership of IEMA or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The Recycling and Waste manager role is part of the Soft Services Team (Stansted Asset Management) at London Stansted Airport. This is a permanent position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £46,242 p.a. plus bonus.

Why MAG?

London Stansted Airport connects 30 million passengers with over 190 destinations annually. As part of MAG, the airport supports 11,600 jobs and generates £7.75bn for the region each year. Sustainability is a core value, with initiatives including airport decarbonisation, education, and community engagement.

MAG offers benefits such as a flexible pension plan, 24 days' holiday, free parking, subsidised public transport, company discounts, volunteering days, and a free Virtual GP service.

The role

The Recycling and Waste Manager will oversee the recycling team, charity donation, and waste away function, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. The role involves managing third-party contracts, working with stakeholders, and delivering targets within budget.

What will make you successful in the role?

• Keen to positively impact Stansted's sustainability agenda
• Experience in continuous improvement in waste management
• Great people leader
• Ability to build stakeholder and contract management relationships

You will have:

• 3+ years of experience in operations waste management
• Practitioner Membership of IEMA or equivalent
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of waste, recycling, and best practice techniques
• Cross-functional working experience in complex operational environments
• Structured approach to working with Environmental Management Systems
• Proven competency within the waste sector
• IT skills and driving licence

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

MAG believes in diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. The company is committed to creating a workforce reflective of society and supports well-being, mental health, and colleagues from underrepresented groups.