Job summary
Are
you motivated to help Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust achieve the best
value for money, while reducing its carbon footprint?
Are
you a confident and effective communicator, able to deliver constructiveand
sometimes unwelcomefeedback in a professional, supportive manner?
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional individual to join our
Estates & Facilities Division as a Waste Assurance Officer. This role is
integral to maintaining and enhancing the Trusts high standards of waste
management across its entire estate.
The
post holder will audit and monitor the operation of the Trust-wide Waste
Management Strategy in line with current legislative requirements and best
practice guidance. Working closely with the Waste Compliance Officer, you
will support the design, implementation, management and review of the Trusts
Waste Management System to ensure full statutory compliance across all
relevant dimensions, including policy, risk assessment, standard operating
procedures (SOPs), training, auditing and continuous improvement.
The
job package includes: -
A
competitive salary pro rata Band 3 £24,937 to £26,59
Annual
leave starting at 27 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays rising to 33
days with service.
An
excellent contributory pension scheme.
On-site
childcare provision
Salary
sacrifice schemes (cycle to work)
Expected Shortlisting
Date
20/02/2026
Planned Interview
Date
02/03/2026
Main duties of the job
Main
Duties of the Job
In
addition to the summary below, applicants are advised to familiarise
themselves with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents
attached to this advert.
The
main duties of the Waste Assurance Officer include:
Auditing and monitoring the
operation of the Trust-wide Waste Management Strategy in line with current
legislative requirements.
Undertaking regular planned and
unannounced audits across all Trust sites for both clinical and non-clinical
waste streams, ensuring timely feedback is provided to audited areas.
Assisting in the monitoring of the
quantities and types of waste produced across Trust areas and supporting the
development of comparative league tables.
Supporting the effective operation
of waste records management systems, ensuring they are robust, accurate and
auditable by external agencies when required.
Providing waste compliance advice
to Estates, Facilities, Infection Control, Medical and Nursing staff within
the scope of the post holders expertise.
Assisting in the production of
monthly waste management data, using a range of IT applications to generate
reports that inform KPI and performance reporting.
Contributing to the development,
implementation, auditing and ongoing monitoring of the Trusts Waste
Management and Handling Strategy, ensuring compliance with current
legislation and best practice.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing over
20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year. The
Estates and Facilities team keep the Trust's sites running and manage one of
the largest estate portfolios across the NHS. With over 2,300 staff, we
provide a range of Estates & Facilities management services and ensure
our buildings and environments are fit for purpose, clean and safe.
Whether
we're cleaning wards, maintaining buildings, monitoring environmental impact,
providing staff childcare, delivering hot meals to patients, or patrolling
our sites, we support the delivery of patient care. Guided by our Leeds Way
Values, we are committed to creating the best place to work and being the
employer of choice for estates and facilities in the region.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Purpose
Are
you motivated to help Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust achieve best value
for money while reducing its carbon footprint? Do you have the confidence and
communication skills to provide constructivesometimes unwelcomefeedback in
a professional and supportive way?
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional individual to join the
Estates & Facilities Division as a Waste Assurance Officer. This role
plays a vital part in maintaining and enhancing the Trusts high standards of
waste management across a large and complex estate. The post holder will
support compliance, sustainability, and environmental performance, ensuring
waste management practices meet statutory requirements and best practice
standards.
Working
closely with the Waste Compliance Officer, the Waste Assurance Officer will
audit, monitor, and support the operation of the Trust-wide Waste Management
Strategy, contributing to continuous improvement and environmental
stewardship across the Trust.
Key
Responsibilities
The
Waste Assurance Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Audit
and monitor the operation of the Trust-wide Waste Management Strategy in line
with current legislative requirements and best practice guidance.
Undertake
regular planned and unannounced audits across all Trust sites, covering both
clinical and non-clinical waste streams, and provide timely, clear feedback
to audited areas.
Support
the monitoring of the quantities and types of waste produced across Trust
areas, including the development of comparative league tables to inform
performance improvement.
Assist
in the effective operation of waste records management systems, ensuring data
is robust, accurate, and auditable by external agencies when required.
Provide
waste compliance advice and guidance to Estates, Facilities, Infection
Control, Medical, and Nursing staff within the scope of the post holders
expertise.
Assist
in the production of monthly waste management data and reports, using a range
of IT applications to support KPI monitoring and performance reporting.
Contribute
to the development, implementation, auditing, and ongoing review of the
Trusts Waste Management Strategy, ensuring compliance with current
legislation and recognised best practice.
Working
Relationships
Works
closely with the Waste Compliance Officer and Estates & Facilities
colleagues.
Engages
with clinical and non-clinical staff across the Trust to promote compliance,
understanding, and continuous improvement in waste management practices.
Liaises
with external auditors and regulatory bodies as required.
Values
and Behaviours
The
post holder will be expected to work in line with the Trusts values,
demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to sustainability,
compliance, and continuous improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Purpose
Are
you motivated to help Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust achieve best value
for money while reducing its carbon footprint? Do you have the confidence and
communication skills to provide constructivesometimes unwelcomefeedback in
a professional and supportive way?
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional individual to join the
Estates & Facilities Division as a Waste Assurance Officer. This role
plays a vital part in maintaining and enhancing the Trusts high standards of
waste management across a large and complex estate. The post holder will
support compliance, sustainability, and environmental performance, ensuring
waste management practices meet statutory requirements and best practice
standards.
Working
closely with the Waste Compliance Officer, the Waste Assurance Officer will
audit, monitor, and support the operation of the Trust-wide Waste Management
Strategy, contributing to continuous improvement and environmental
stewardship across the Trust.
Key
Responsibilities
The
Waste Assurance Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Audit
and monitor the operation of the Trust-wide Waste Management Strategy in line
with current legislative requirements and best practice guidance.
Undertake
regular planned and unannounced audits across all Trust sites, covering both
clinical and non-clinical waste streams, and provide timely, clear feedback
to audited areas.
Support
the monitoring of the quantities and types of waste produced across Trust
areas, including the development of comparative league tables to inform
performance improvement.
Assist
in the effective operation of waste records management systems, ensuring data
is robust, accurate, and auditable by external agencies when required.
Provide
waste compliance advice and guidance to Estates, Facilities, Infection
Control, Medical, and Nursing staff within the scope of the post holders
expertise.
Assist
in the production of monthly waste management data and reports, using a range
of IT applications to support KPI monitoring and performance reporting.
Contribute
to the development, implementation, auditing, and ongoing review of the
Trusts Waste Management Strategy, ensuring compliance with current
legislation and recognised best practice.
Working
Relationships
Works
closely with the Waste Compliance Officer and Estates & Facilities
colleagues.
Engages
with clinical and non-clinical staff across the Trust to promote compliance,
understanding, and continuous improvement in waste management practices.
Liaises
with external auditors and regulatory bodies as required.
Values
and Behaviours
The
post holder will be expected to work in line with the Trusts values,
demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to sustainability,
compliance, and continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Strive to ensure that all estates & facilities in waste services and external contracts meet the requirements of HTM07-01.
- The post holder will develop new ways to collect information for the Waste Compliance Team for use by the Estates & Facilities Division.
- Contribute to the objectives of the Waste Compliance Team which will ensure ideas, success stories and opportunities for improvement are fully utilised.
Desirable
- Work closely with the Waste Compliance Officer to promote a co-ordinated approach to the improvement delivery of performance and monitoring activity within Waste Management department.
- Professional attitude to work and commitment to delivering quality services
- Polite and helpful customer service skills
- Ability to prioritize and organise workload and work effectively as part of a small team
- To be of smart appearance
Experience
Essential
- NHS Trust protocols/policies and procedures including Infection Control & Health and Safety.
- Well-developed knowledge and experience of using a variety of IT Applications.(Microsoft office and Excel)
Desirable
- Appreciation of clinical/operational areas that the service interacts with.
- Understand the aims and application of local and national standards relating to Estates & Facilities Services.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Design spread sheets and Customer Satisfaction Surveys and analyse as required.
- Report Writing Skills
- Understanding of Estates & Facilities Services
- Numeracy Skills and Basic Budgetary skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Attention to detail
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC level 3 or equivalent in catering or allied service or significant experience of Quality Assurance in service-related area.
- Specialist Waste Training Asbestos Awareness Course
Desirable
- Risk Assessment and COSHH Courses
- Customer Satisfaction and Questionnaire design
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Strive to ensure that all estates & facilities in waste services and external contracts meet the requirements of HTM07-01.
- The post holder will develop new ways to collect information for the Waste Compliance Team for use by the Estates & Facilities Division.
- Contribute to the objectives of the Waste Compliance Team which will ensure ideas, success stories and opportunities for improvement are fully utilised.
Desirable
- Work closely with the Waste Compliance Officer to promote a co-ordinated approach to the improvement delivery of performance and monitoring activity within Waste Management department.
- Professional attitude to work and commitment to delivering quality services
- Polite and helpful customer service skills
- Ability to prioritize and organise workload and work effectively as part of a small team
- To be of smart appearance
Experience
Essential
- NHS Trust protocols/policies and procedures including Infection Control & Health and Safety.
- Well-developed knowledge and experience of using a variety of IT Applications.(Microsoft office and Excel)
Desirable
- Appreciation of clinical/operational areas that the service interacts with.
- Understand the aims and application of local and national standards relating to Estates & Facilities Services.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Design spread sheets and Customer Satisfaction Surveys and analyse as required.
- Report Writing Skills
- Understanding of Estates & Facilities Services
- Numeracy Skills and Basic Budgetary skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Attention to detail
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC level 3 or equivalent in catering or allied service or significant experience of Quality Assurance in service-related area.
- Specialist Waste Training Asbestos Awareness Course
Desirable
- Risk Assessment and COSHH Courses
- Customer Satisfaction and Questionnaire design
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
