Waste, Utilities and Energy Manager
| Posting date: | 23 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,148.00 to £52,809.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | Otterbourne, SO21 2DL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9195-25-0317 |
Summary
Waste Management Compliance Ensure all waste management practices comply with HTM 07-01, National statutory guidance such as NHS Clinical Waste Strategy, and relevant legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act and Hazardous Waste Regulations. Implement and regularly review waste management policies andprocedures to ensure compliance and best practices across the Trust.Assist with the development of new policies to maintain regulatorycompliance. Oversee the proper segregation, packaging, labelling, storage,transportation, and disposal of all domestic, WEEE, confidential andhealthcare waste, including clinical, hazardous, and non-hazardous waste streams. Support the Estates Compliance & Performance Manager in strivingtowards a 100% compliant Estate. Undertake investigations into incidents of non-compliance with wasteregulations both within the Trust and externally at premises of our waste contractors and provide reports on outcomes and remedial actions.Waste Data Collection and Reporting Collect and analyse waste management data, including volumes ofdifferent waste streams, compliance rates, and waste disposal costs toensure best value for the Trust. Prepare and submit accurate data for the Estates Return InformationCollection (ERIC) return, ensuring all relevant waste management metrics are reported. Produce regular reports on waste management performance for theAssistant Director of Estates and other stakeholders, highlighting keytrends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.Training and Staff Engagement Develop and deliver training programs to educate relevant staff on waste management procedures, emphasising the importance of correct waste segregation and compliance with HTM 07-01. Promote awareness of sustainable waste management practices andengage staff in initiatives to reduce waste and improve recycling rates. Act as the primary point of contact for waste management queries,including Freedom of Information requests, and provide expert advice to staff on waste-related issues.Contract and Supplier Management Manage relationships with external waste contractors, developingappropriate KPIs to ensure services are delivered in line with contracts,legal requirements, and the Trust's Waste Management Policy. Participate in the procurement and tendering process for wastemanagement services, ensuring value for money and compliance withsustainability objectives. Monitor contractor performance, address any issues promptly, and ensure that waste is handled in a safe and compliant manner.Risk Management and Auditing Conduct regular audits of waste management practices across the Trust to ensure compliance with HTM 07-01, statutory guidance, national legislation and internal policies. Identify and assess risks related to waste management, implementingappropriate control measures to mitigate these risks. Where appropriate, report risks for inclusion on the Trusts risk register. Ensure that all incidents related to waste management are reported,investigated, and lessons learned are shared and implemented across the Trust.UTILTIES & ENERGY MANAGEMENTEnergy Management and Compliance Develop, implement, and manage the Trusts energy management strategy to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, in line with the Trusts Green Plan and NHS England Delivering a Net Zero NHS sustainability goals. Identify, evaluate, and implement energy and cost-saving initiatives and projects, such as upgrading building services, optimising energy use in operations, and integrating renewable energy sources. Ensure compliance with relevant energy legislation, such as BuildingRegulations and the ISO 50001 (Energy Management Systems) standard. Monitor energy consumption across the Trust, identifying trends,inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. Manage supplier payments and invoice processing to ensure timely and appropriate payment to energy providers, thereby reducing penalties and delivering cost savings.Green Plan Implementation Play a key role in delivering the energy-related components of the Trusts Green Plan, including contributing to the development of sustainable energy policies and practices. Collaborate with the Head of Sustainability to alignenergy management initiatives with the broader environmental andsustainability objectives of the Trust. Support the achievement of carbon reduction targets by driving initiatives that promote the use of renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies.