Job summary
We are looking for a Waste Manage to join our team and help drive forward positive action across our service.
The Waste Manager role across Mid and South Essex hospitals is integral to sustainability, cost savings, and regulatory compliance, focusing on efficient waste segregation, recycling, and minimising landfill contributions.
This management is coordinated primarily within the Estates and Facilities teams, overseeing waste portering, engaging staff in recycling initiatives, and driving sustainable practices supported by NHS Net Zero commitment
So, if you are looking for a role to build on your previous experience and develop your managerial skillset, please apply today.
Main duties of the job
To assist with the current and future strategic planning/delivery of high quality MSE Waste and Grounds service with an efficient and cost effective approach that meets the need of all clients/stakeholders. The post holder will liaise with multi-disciplinary colleagues to ensure the continuity and development of the service.
This role will also include monitoring all waste & grounds services against national standards and performance, ensuring budget management against resource allocation, budget forecast and delivery of quality service within budget.
The post holder will also be responsible for planning and organising the MSE waste and grounds service provision, including the development of appropriate plans and strategies for responding to changes in service requirements, national standards and objectives, etc.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of waste & grounds service procedures and practices, underpinned by professional hotel services or business management knowledge to degree level or qualified by experience
- Any waste management qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification for waste management (CIWM)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of waste management in a large organisation
- Experience of change management
- Experience and knowledge of budget management on a large scale; ensuring prudent budget management and effective commercial financial decisions
Desirable
- Previous experience of overall responsibility for a waste service function in an NHS or private medical/ care setting
- Experience of dealing with external contractors
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of waste & grounds service procedures and practices, underpinned by professional hotel services or business management knowledge to degree level or qualified by experience
- Any waste management qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification for waste management (CIWM)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of waste management in a large organisation
- Experience of change management
- Experience and knowledge of budget management on a large scale; ensuring prudent budget management and effective commercial financial decisions
Desirable
- Previous experience of overall responsibility for a waste service function in an NHS or private medical/ care setting
- Experience of dealing with external contractors
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
