Band 8a Waste Manager

Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage the Trust’s 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 England’s sustainability objectives and the Trust’s 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. * Environmental Health and Safety HTM07-01 * Contract Management * Degree in Facilities Management or equivalent experience in Waste Management * CIWM/WAMITAB Diploma Level 4 * Member of IWFM and/or CIWM * Evidence of professional development * IOSH H S Certificate * 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. Essential 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