Location
MSE, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£49,387 per year

About the Role
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), a collaborative system of health and care partners working together for our local population. The Waste Lead Manager role is integral to sustainability, cost savings, and regulatory compliance across Mid and South Essex hospitals. This position focuses on efficient waste segregation, recycling, and minimising landfill contributions, coordinated primarily within the Estates and Facilities teams. Responsibilities include overseeing waste portering, engaging staff in recycling initiatives, and driving sustainable practices supported by the NHS Net Zero commitment.

The post holder will assist with the strategic planning and delivery of a high-quality Waste and Grounds service that is efficient, cost effective, and meets the needs of all clients and stakeholders. This includes liaising with multi-disciplinary colleagues to ensure continuity and development of the service, monitoring all waste and grounds services against national standards and performance, managing budgets including resource allocation and forecasting, and delivering quality service within budget.

Additionally, the role involves planning and organising the waste and grounds service provision, developing appropriate plans and strategies to respond to changes in service requirements, national standards, and objectives. This is a varied and rewarding management role offering the opportunity to build on previous experience and develop managerial skills within a dynamic NHS Trust committed to excellent local and specialist services.

Experience
Previous experience in waste management or a related field is desirable. Experience in managing teams, budgets, and service delivery within a healthcare or large organisational environment will be advantageous.

About you
You will be a proactive and motivated individual with strong leadership and organisational skills. You should be able to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders, driving sustainable practices and continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively are essential.

You will be committed to the Trust’s values and NHS Net Zero goals, with a passion for environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in waste management, environmental management, facilities management, or a related discipline are desirable but not essential. A willingness to learn and develop professionally within the role is important.

Additional Information
Please note there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Candidates on a graduate visa may be employed but sponsorship cannot be offered once the visa expires. The Trust monitors the use of AI in applications to ensure submissions accurately reflect candidates’ skills and values; applicants must declare any AI use in their application.