Waste and Circular Economy Manager

Metropolitan Police; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Police Service is seeking a Waste & Circular Economy Manager to join our Environment & Sustainability Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This role shapes waste management, recycling and circular economy initiatives across our estate and helps reduce environmental impact.

You will work with policing teams, property professionals, contractors and public bodies to embed sustainable practices at scale, delivering the Environment & Sustainability Strategy and reporting through the

Qualifications

• Experience delivering waste and circular economy initiatives.
• Ability to manage waste performance data and provide insights.
• Knowledge of waste legislation and compliance.
• Experience collaborating with contractors and stakeholders.
• Experience developing policies and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of waste and circular economy initiatives.
• Manage waste performance data and provide insights for decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve recycling and resource efficiency.
• Advise on waste legislation, compliance and best practice.
• Support environmental objectives and sustainability targets.
• Collaborate with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to improve performance.
• Develop policies, procedures and annual reporting.
• Collaborate with London public sector organisations to share best practice.

Skills

Waste management

Circular economy

Data analysis

Policy advice

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Salary: The starting salary is £48,995, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.

The salary is broken down as £45,986 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £54,863. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 12 November 2026.

Job Reference: 23061

Contract: 12 Month Fixed-Term

Help shape the future of sustainability across the Metropolitan Police Service

Are you passionate about sustainability, resource efficiency and driving real environmental change?

The Metropolitan Police Service is seeking a Waste & Circular Economy Manager to join our Environment & Sustainability Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is a unique opportunity to influence waste management, recycling and circular economy initiatives across one of the UK’s largest and most diverse property portfolios.

Working within Property Services, you will play a key role in delivering our Environment and Sustainability Strategy, helping to reduce environmental impacts, improve resource efficiency and support the transition towards a more circular economy across the organisation.

This role offers the chance to work with a broad range of stakeholders, from operational policing teams and property professionals to contractors, local authorities and other public sector organisations, helping to embed sustainable practices at scale.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the development and delivery of waste and circular economy initiatives across the MPS estate.
• Managing waste performance data and providing insight to support strategic decision-making.
• Identifying opportunities to improve recycling rates, reduce waste and maximise resource efficiency.
• Providing expert advice on waste legislation, compliance and best practice.
• Supporting the delivery of environmental objectives and sustainability targets.
• Working with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to improve environmental performance.
• Contributing to the development of policies, procedures and reporting, including the annual Environment Report.
• Collaborating with organisations across London and the wider public sector to share innovation and best practice.
• There is also, opportunity to get involved with other sustainable and environmental initiative’s

This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference within one of the world’s most recognisable public sector organisations. You’ll help shape waste and circular economy strategy across a large and complex estate, influencing environmental outcomes that support both organisational objectives and wider sustainability ambitions.

Hybrid 3 days a week or full time in office.

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise, strategic thinking and practical delivery to create lasting environmental impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and help drive the Metropolitan Police Service towards a more sustainable future.