Waste Manager

ISS Facilities Services; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Waste Manager to oversee waste-related activities across two hospital sites in London. The successful candidate will manage waste processes, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and support sustainability initiatives. Experience in healthcare waste management and strong training skills are essential. This role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on the Trust's waste efficiency and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering waste management services within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to act as on-site Waste Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the waste audit schedule and oversee the Waste Manager system.
• Oversee delivery of waste services across Sutton and Chelsea.
• Liaise with central teams to optimise waste collection schedules.

Skills

Waste management services experience

Passion for sustainability

Delivering training sessions

Stakeholder management

Reporting and attention to detail

MS Office skills

Job description

Overview

Waste Manager – Contract: Healthcare – Location: London (role split between two sites: SM2 5PT and SW3 6JZ) – Hours of work: 40 – Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a Waste Manager to take responsibility for all waste-related activity across the Royal Marsden Hospital (RMH) and Sutton Hospital, ensuring full compliance with legal, environmental, and operational requirements. This role supports the Trust’s sustainability goals and maintains safe, compliant waste processes across both hospital sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage the waste audit schedule and oversee the Waste Manager system, including action closing, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee delivery of waste services across Sutton and Chelsea, ensuring full Trust and ISS compliance.
• Carry out waste audits, log all waste movements, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Liaise with central teams to optimise waste collection schedules and identify service improvements.
• Develop and deliver monthly Waste Segregation training sessions for up to 20 staff per session.
• Support Trust teams in improving waste processes, increasing recycling, and meeting sustainability objectives.
• Manage the completion of Waste Transfer Notes, delegating tasks to supervisors where necessary.
• Analyse waste reporting data to identify opportunities to help the Trust achieve its waste targets.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering waste management services within a healthcare setting.
• A genuine passion for waste management and sustainability.
• Confident delivering clear, engaging training sessions to staff at all levels.
• Ability to act as on-site Waste SME, working effectively with stakeholders across ISS and the client organisation.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to set measurable goals that support excellent service performance.
• Excellent reporting capability with strong attention to detail.
• Good MS Office skills.
• Nice to Have: Membership with the Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM).

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking corporate responsibility seriously, and promoting inclusivity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or educational background. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer supporting inclusive hiring practices. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [e-mail].