Waste manager

Job Description Company OverviewNHS Professionals is the largest NHS staff bank in the UK, dedicated to connecting skilled healthcare professionals with flexible job opportunities. Our mission is to support NHS workers in achieving a better work-life balance while delivering exceptional care across our partnered Trusts.SummaryOxford Health is one of the leading healthcare providers in the region, delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable services to our patients and communities. They are committed to achieving their sustainability and Net Zero goals in line with the NHS Greener Plan. We are seeking an experienced Waste Manager to lead our Trust-wide waste management and reduction strategy. The Waste Manager will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of all waste streams across the Trust, ensuring full compliance with environmental legislation, waste regulations, and NHS standards. This role will play a key part in driving innovation in waste reduction, sustainability, and circular economy practices across clinical and non-clinical areas.Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractContract length: 6 monthsPay: 32.06 per hour (negotiable)Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the Trusts Waste Management Service, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective handling, storage, transport, and disposal of all waste streams.Develop and implement a Trust-wide Waste Management Strategy aligned with NHS Englands sustainability objectives and the Trusts Green Plan.Provide expert advice on waste legislation, policy, and best practice to clinical and non-clinical teams.Monitor contractor performance and manage waste service contracts, ensuring value for money and compliance with statutory and Trust requirements.Lead audits, inspections, and risk assessments of waste management systems and facilities.Liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g. Environment Agency, NHS England, local authorities) to ensure full legal and policy compliance.Deliver training, awareness, and engagement programmes to promote best practice in waste segregation and reduction.Analyse data and produce regular reports on waste volumes, costs, and environmental performance indicators.Manage and develop a team of waste and sustainability staff to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.Person SpecificationEssential Criteria:Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Management, Waste Management, or related discipline.Significant experience in waste management at a senior level, ideally within the NHS or a complex public sector organisation.In-depth knowledge of UK waste legislation, environmental compliance, and waste segregation requirements.Proven leadership, contract management, and budget management experience.Strong data analysis, reporting, and IT skills.Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.Desirable Criteria:Chartered Waste Manager (CIWM) or equivalent professional membership.Experience developing sustainability or carbon reduction initiatives.Postgraduate qualification in environmental or sustainability management.If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare through effective waste management, we invite you to apply today and be part of our mission to support our NHS community!

Created: 2025-12-22