Waste Audit and Environmental Officer
| Posting date: | 05 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,392.00 to £31,157.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28392.00 - £31157.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2026 |
| Location: | HOVE, BN3 7GS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0582-26-0010 |
Summary
Main duties and responsibilities Coordinate and undertake clinical waste audits across all Brighton and Hove GP practices. Complete annual waste audits using standardised templates aligned with NHS and supplier requirements. Support practices in responding to any additional audit requirements arising from the new clinical waste contract. Produce clear audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and areas for improvement. Identify opportunities for: Improved compliance Better waste segregation Cost reduction Environmental benefits Liaise directly with practice managers and staff to arrange site visits and minimise disruption. Green Impact for Health Support Lead support for practices to complete the RCGP Green Impact for Health Toolkit. Work alongside practices to maximise scores and achieve full accreditation. Review current progress and identify gaps against toolkit requirements. Develop action plans tailored to each practice. Provide practical guidance, templates, and evidence collection support. Share best practice and facilitate learning between practices. Support practices in embedding sustainable healthcare initiatives. Programme Coordination Develop and maintain a delivery schedule across all 31 practices. Monitor progress against agreed milestones and targets. Maintain accurate records, reports, and evidence. Provide regular updates to the Federation and commissioners. Escalate risks, barriers, or issues promptly. Stakeholder Engagement Build effective working relationships with: Practice Managers GP Partners Clinical and non-clinical staff Federation leadership NHS Sussex representatives External suppliers and partners Act as a trusted advisor on waste management and environmental sustainability. Information & Data Management Ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and use of information to drive improvement. Work with informatics and performance teams to improve data quality and insight. Health and Safety Employees have a legal responsibility not to endanger themselves, fellow employees and others by their individual acts or omissions. The post holder is required to comply with the requirements of any policy or procedure issued in respect of minimising the risk of injury or disease. Data Protection and Confidentiality All employees are subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patient, client and staff records. Smoking and Health The company has a no smoking policy throughout its premises, including buildings and grounds. Equality and Diversity The company is committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience, and outcomes and to recognising and valuing peoples differences. This applies to all activities as a service provider and employer. Information Management and Technology All staff are expected to utilise the relevant national and local Information Management and Technology systems necessary to undertake their role. Flexible Working The organisation is committed to offering flexible, modern employment practices, which recognise that all staff need to strike a sensible balance between home and work life.We will consider all such requests in a reasonable manner, taking into account both individual needs and the requirements of the organisation. Decisions will be made in accordance with business needs and in line with our flexible working policy. Reasonable Adjustments The company is seeking to promote the employment of disabled people and will make any adjustments considered reasonable to the above duties under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 to accommodate a suitable disabled candidate.