Waste and Environmental Manager | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cambridgeshire seeks a Waste & Environmental Manager to oversee waste management and improve sustainability initiatives. You will ensure compliance with environmental legislation and lead educational initiatives for staff. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and have practical experience in waste management. This role involves working closely with various departments to enhance waste services across multiple hospital sites.

Qualifications

• Passion for sustainability and environmental management.
• Experience in auditing and compliance.
• Ability to provide education and training to staff on waste management.

Responsibilities

• Manage waste and environmental compliance across the Trust.
• Provide support and education on waste management.
• Lead contract management of waste services.

Skills

Sustainability expertise

Waste management knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Relevant qualification in environmental management

Job description

The Waste & Environmental Manager’s role will be responsible for waste and environmental management and improving the sustainability of these functions within the Trust working closely with all areas of the business, in particular PFI colleagues, Estates & Facilities, Sustainability and Health, Safety & Security.

The role will assist Soft FM colleagues with waste and environmental compliance including, auditing monitoring and reporting. The role will provide a central point of contact for waste across the Trust and will provide support to all staff on waste management. Education and awareness will also form part of this role and it will be a key responsibility to ensure staff are adequately trained on waste and environmental management.

Improving sustainability and cost-efficiency of waste services and embedding circular economy principles will be an important aspect of this role. This includes implementing waste reduction, reuse, recycling and correct segregation.

The post holder must have a passion for sustainability and have the relevant skills, qualification and experience for the role. The role will be based at the following locations:

• Peterborough City Hospital
• Hinchingbrooke Hospital
• Stamford & Rutland Hospital
• Community Estate

The post holder will be a Senior Estates Professional responsible for all aspects of Waste Management and Procurement within the Trust. Including the identification, planning and reporting on the effectiveness of waste collections for all waste streams being generated by NWAFT sites.

Act as Trust subject matter expert on waste and environmental management working with all areas of the Trust. Ensure compliance with waste and environmental legislation, policies and best practice including correct auditing & record keeping (in-line with HTM07). Ensure the Trust is made aware of any changes to legislation and assured plans for compliance are in place. Stay abreast of waste and environmental legislation, compliance and best practice.

Lead the contract management of waste management services for both PFI and retained estate which includes monitoring performance against KPIs and other contract requirements. Ensure PFI contractors are maintaining accurate record keeping and are working in partnership with the Trust.

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Please note that this advert closes on Sunday 19 Oct 2025.