Job summary
By joining the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, you become part of a talented, dedicated team of experts who are passionate about helping the NHS get the most from its estates, keeping buildings and equipment used by clinical teams in a safe condition. By working together, we can drive real change for the NHS and enable our healthcare professionals to focus on providing excellent patient care.
The Estates team are looking to recruit an organised and efficient Waste Officer. The post will be based at Kings Court 2, Worcester but will have responsibility across both Herefordshire & Worcestershire. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to work under pressure using own initiative. The role will also follow a development plan for the first two years. If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status. Employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Main duties of the job
You'll play a key role in leading and developing the Trust's waste management programme, ensuring services are safe, compliant and aligned with NHS sustainability and Net Zero ambitions. Working closely with the Environmental and Sustainability Manager, you'll provide expert advice on waste legislation, oversee waste contracts, monitor budgets, analyse performance data and deliver initiatives that improve environmental performance, increase recycling and reduce costs.
You'll build strong relationships with clinical, operational and corporate teams, acting as the Trust's specialist for waste management, supporting procurement, delivering training, audits and compliance activities, and promoting best practice across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a more sustainable future, influence environmental performance and develop your expertise within a supportive, forward-thinking Estates and Facilities team.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
- Date posted: 19 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: C9798-2567
- Job locations: 2 Kings Court, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of waste legislation and NHS waste standards.
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and manage competing deadlines.
- Working knowledge of the Internet and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Estates experience within the healthcare sector
- Experience delivering organisational change and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Experience engaging with staff and resolving operational issues.
Desirable
- Experience of managing waste compliantly to the relevant healthcare legislation, specifically Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 07-01.
- Developing and delivering training to suit a range of learning styles and needs
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Qualification or equivalent experience.
- Willingness to undertake waste or sustainability-related training.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Waste Management qualification (e.g. CIWM)
- IEMA Foundation Certificate or equivalent.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- I understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
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