Sustainability Coordinator

Bron Afon Community Housing; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community housing organization in Cwmbran is looking for a Sustainability Coordinator to lead waste and recycling operations. You will drive innovation and efficiency while engaging the community. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of waste legislation and a passion for environmental impact. This role offers a flexible working arrangement and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sustainability or waste management.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to monitor and report on waste performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management of waste unit and services.
• Monitor waste levels and recycling performance.
• Collaborate with teams and partners on waste minimisation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• Develop commercial opportunities for the waste operation.

Skills

Knowledge of waste legislation

Data analysis

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer-focused approach

Job description

The Vacancy

Sustainability Coordinator

Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and ready to lead impactful change? As our Sustainability Coordinator, you'll be at the forefront of Bron Afon's waste and recycling operations, driving innovation, efficiency, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational management of Bron Afon's waste unit and collection services.
• Monitor and report on waste levels, landfill reduction, and recycling performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and community partners to promote waste minimisation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and health & safety regulations.
• Develop commercial opportunities for the waste operation.
• Provide strategic advice and present data-driven insights to stakeholders.

About You

You'll be an experienced sustainability or waste management professional with:

• Strong knowledge of waste legislation and health & safety.
• Proven experience in data analysis, team leadership, and service improvement.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach and a passion for environmental impact.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• The chance to make a real difference in people's lives and the environment.

For an informal chat about the position, please contact Andrew Styles (Planned Works M&E and Cyclical Testing Manager) on 07528 965 212 or [e-mail].

Expected date of interviews: 03 October 2025

Work4 pilot

We are currently running a pilot of working a 4-day week (4DW). To find out more about how this works for us, you can read the attached 4-day week information leaflet.

Our Benefits

As well as the work4 pilot, the attached leaflet gives you an overview of the benefits that we offer.

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About Us

We make a difference in people's lives every day. As an organization that's owned by the local community, we feel proud of our achievements since 2008 whilst recognizing that there's much more that we can do to improve the lives of people living across Torfaen and beyond. If you join us you will continue to prove the value of us and the work we do not just to our customers, but also to the wider community.

We are committed to equality and diversity and we aim to create a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and able to be themselves.

Benefits

Agile
Working

Enhanced
Annual Leave

Training
and Development Opportunities

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