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Job Title: Waste & Compliance Manager
The Waste & Compliance Manager will act as the nominated lead specialist to the Trust and will also be responsible for compliance with all waste management policies and legislation.
The post holder will have lead responsibility for managing the Waste Contract and the management of the on-site waste team responsible for operational management of waste services. They will provide specialist expertise on all aspects of waste management inclusive of recycling and sustainable development issues.
Main Duties of the Job
Ensure waste compliance in relation to storage and segregation across the Hospital sites. Act as a focal point of contact at a multi-disciplinary level on all matters pertaining to waste management/recycling and segregation techniques and respond to specialist information requests as required. Promote and champion the overall concept of waste management at GOSH. Develop specific guidance documents and related information, and their promotion and promulgation utilizing training, website and publications. Continually assess and provide specialist advice on waste management performance at GOSH, developing key waste performance indicators and objectives and targets, management control plan, to improve overall performance, and monitoring standards achieved. Work closely with the site base Facilities and Floor Managers to coordinate regular internal waste audits of all areas within GOSH premises and operational activities, to ensure compliance with legislation and GOSH policies and procedures. Advise on and where appropriate, on recycling schemes. Also, carry out environmental impact assessments for Estate and Facilities developments. Research, develop, maintain, and monitor a comprehensive GOSH Waste Legislation Register, to ensure compliance with waste legislation, good practice, and approved codes of practice. Formulate and review long term corporate policy for reduce reuse and recycling to minimize waste produced within GOSH. Chair the Waste Committee and Waste Contract Meeting which will report to Health & Safety Committee. Prepare Strategic Outline Cases, Outline/Full Business Cases, Business Justification Cases regarding waste projects of a highly complex and technical nature. Ensure reports/findings are prepared, collated and presented relevant to their audience and these are effectively communicated using various mediums. Organize and/or attend meetings/workshops etc., deliver briefings and provide training sessions to raise awareness, educate and gather support for waste management and related services. Person Specification
Educated to Degree level; or equivalent qualification in a relevant topic (Waste Management, Environmental Management etc.) or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study and/or employment experience. Member of a relevant professional body (IEM.A, IHEEM, EMA, CIBSE, CIWM). Completion of Leadership development training and management qualification. PGDipM or equivalent. Evidence of continuing professional development. Knowledge
Understanding of principles, methods, techniques, and tools for effective service, project and contract management, service reviews and quality improvement. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio & Outlook). Detailed understanding of Healthcare Waste Management Legislation, Regulations, requirements, processes and challenges. Skills/Abilities
Good leadership skills. Positive and proactive approach to problem solving. Ability to manage own workload and time, in response to changing demands. Important Notes
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two-stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview. The closing date given is a guide only. It is advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Ensure waste compliance in relation to storage and segregation across the Hospital sites. Act as a focal point of contact at a multi-disciplinary level on all matters pertaining to waste management/recycling and segregation techniques and respond to specialist information requests as required. Promote and champion the overall concept of waste management at GOSH. Develop specific guidance documents and related information, and their promotion and promulgation utilizing training, website and publications. Continually assess and provide specialist advice on waste management performance at GOSH, developing key waste performance indicators and objectives and targets, management control plan, to improve overall performance, and monitoring standards achieved. Work closely with the site base Facilities and Floor Managers to coordinate regular internal waste audits of all areas within GOSH premises and operational activities, to ensure compliance with legislation and GOSH policies and procedures. Advise on and where appropriate, on recycling schemes. Also, carry out environmental impact assessments for Estate and Facilities developments. Research, develop, maintain, and monitor a comprehensive GOSH Waste Legislation Register, to ensure compliance with waste legislation, good practice, and approved codes of practice. Formulate and review long term corporate policy for reduce reuse and recycling to minimize waste produced within GOSH. Chair the Waste Committee and Waste Contract Meeting which will report to Health & Safety Committee. Prepare Strategic Outline Cases, Outline/Full Business Cases, Business Justification Cases regarding waste projects of a highly complex and technical nature. Ensure reports/findings are prepared, collated and presented relevant to their audience and these are effectively communicated using various mediums. Organize and/or attend meetings/workshops etc., deliver briefings and provide training sessions to raise awareness, educate and gather support for waste management and related services. Person Specification
Educated to Degree level; or equivalent qualification in a relevant topic (Waste Management, Environmental Management etc.) or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study and/or employment experience. Member of a relevant professional body (IEM.A, IHEEM, EMA, CIBSE, CIWM). Completion of Leadership development training and management qualification. PGDipM or equivalent. Evidence of continuing professional development. Knowledge
Understanding of principles, methods, techniques, and tools for effective service, project and contract management, service reviews and quality improvement. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio & Outlook). Detailed understanding of Healthcare Waste Management Legislation, Regulations, requirements, processes and challenges. Skills/Abilities
Good leadership skills. Positive and proactive approach to problem solving. Ability to manage own workload and time, in response to changing demands. Important Notes
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two-stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview. The closing date given is a guide only. It is advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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