Waste Manager
Job Introduction
Sodexo requires a highly experience Waste Management professional, specialising in chemical and pharmaceutical waste, to lead the overall management, co-ordination and control of waste management contract activity across the GSK UK contract. This role will ideally be based at one of our Key R&D sites in Stevenage or Ware however you will be required to travel to other GSK sites on a regular basis.
Role Responsibility
- Accountable for £2 million annual revenue
- Direct reports include – 1 waste co-ordinator and 18 to 20 supplier staff
- Ensure the safe and compliant delivery of waste management services across all GSK sites that are in the contract scope.
- Delivery of the contractual glide path for the Waste Management service line
- Delivery of the Innovation programme through self-implemented projects and projects delivered by Sodexo’s appointed supplier
- Accessing the Sodexo SME support and best practice for GSK ensuring all developments in GSK are widely shared and understood.
- Maintain and develop a positive working culture and environment for GSK contract employees through sound leadership, effective communication and delegation.
- Management of client relationships and expectations. Maintain formal and informal communications with Clients and Customers.
- Financial and performance management of the waste operations contracts.
- Provide expert waste advice to all GSK waste producers, in conjunction with the waste contractor.
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualification or relevant experience in Waste Management Operations (5yrs +),
- Pharmaceutical experience and strong understanding
- Extensive knowledge of all aspects of UK Waste regulations
- Qualification in ISO Lead Auditing
- Proven experience in managing and outsourced service contract
- Computer literate
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Package Description
Access to a variety of Sodexo benefits and discounts, company bonus scheme, company car due to travel requirements, pension scheme
About the Company
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.
