Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 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 and 
procedures to ensure compliance and best practices across the Trust. 
Assist with the development of new policies to maintain regulatory 
compliance. 
• Oversee the proper segregation, packaging, labelling, storage, 
transportation, and disposal of all domestic, WEEE, confidential and 
healthcare waste, including clinical, hazardous, and non-hazardous waste streams. 
• Support the Estates Compliance & Performance Manager in striving 
towards a 100% compliant Estate. 
• Undertake investigations into incidents of non-compliance with waste 
regulations 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 of 
different waste streams, compliance rates, and waste disposal costs to 
ensure best value for the Trust. 
• Prepare and submit accurate data for the Estates Return Information 
Collection (ERIC) return, ensuring all relevant waste management metrics are reported. 
• Produce regular reports on waste management performance for the 
Assistant Director of Estates and other stakeholders, highlighting key 
trends, 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 and 
engage 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, developing 
appropriate 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 waste 
management services, ensuring value for money and compliance with 
sustainability 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, implementing 
appropriate control measures to mitigate these risks. Where appropriate, report risks for inclusion on the Trust’s 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 MANAGEMENT 
Energy Management and Compliance 
• Develop, implement, and manage the Trust’s energy management strategy to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, in line with the Trust’s 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 Building 
Regulations 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 Trust’s Green Plan, including contributing to the development of sustainable energy policies and practices. 
• Collaborate with the Head of Sustainability to align energy management initiatives with the broader environmental and 
sustainability 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.