Waste Manager
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Location: | Chelsea, South West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 154327 |
Summary
Waste Manager
Contract: Healthcare
Location: London, SW10 9NH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Waste Manager to lead and oversee waste management services across a busy healthcare estate.
This role focuses on compliance, service optimisation and sustainability, working closely with operational teams and Trust stakeholders to improve waste performance and recycling outcomes.
Job Description
The Waste Manager is responsible for managing all waste‑related activities across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (main site) and associated 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
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.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Contract: Healthcare
Location: London, SW10 9NH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Waste Manager to lead and oversee waste management services across a busy healthcare estate.
This role focuses on compliance, service optimisation and sustainability, working closely with operational teams and Trust stakeholders to improve waste performance and recycling outcomes.
Job Description
The Waste Manager is responsible for managing all waste‑related activities across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (main site) and associated 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
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.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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