Waste Manager

Job Description The Waste Manager is responsible for managing all waste-related activity across main and community sites. You will ensure compliance with environmental legislation and healthcare standards, while driving continuous improvement in waste segregation and service delivery. The role involves hands-on audit activity, data analysis and education delivery to support organisational sustainability targets.

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the waste audit programme and reporting systems Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements Oversee duty of care documentation for all waste streams Develop and deliver waste compliance training to staff Support operational teams with planned and ad hoc waste movements Analyse waste data to improve performance and reduce risk Liaise with central teams to optimise collection schedules Promote best practice waste segregation across all areas Deliver ward-level engagement to improve recycling rates Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications Strong knowledge of healthcare waste management standards Understanding of HTM 07-01 and duty of care requirements Ability to interpret waste data and audit findings Experience delivering training or staff engagement sessions Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills Confident stakeholder and client communication skills Membership of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Proactive approach to service improvement Ability to work independently across multiple sites The Company ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families.

ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart.

In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou, #facilitiesmanagement ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families.

Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.