Waste and Recycling Manager

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have experience of working within the waste & recycling sector?

Do you have an ability to plan, manage & execute complex projects with particular experience across the waste & recycling sector?

Do you have experience of managing multiple high value contracts at any one time?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

As Waste & Recycling Manager, you will oversee & proactively manage waste & recycling operations across Oxfam’s Retail Division. You will work with external & internal stakeholders to deliver a first-class service ensuring full compliance across all agreed SLA’s & related legislation & regulations.

You will provide waste & recycling solutions that meet ethical, environmental & financial objectives. You will collect & analyse all data relating to waste & recycling to support operational & strategic decision making. You will explore new & innovative ways of working within the waste & recycling sector while all the time driving increased efficiencies.

You will also contribute to & develop a vision & strategic direction for waste & recycling across Oxfam’s Retail Division.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• Experience of working within the waste & recycling sector
• Commercial mindset
• Ability to plan, manage & execute complex projects with particular experience across the waste & recycling sector
• Experience of working with 3rd Party suppliers & contractors
• Experience of managing multiple high value contracts at any one time
• Financial management & analysis
• Experience of managing performance of others (people and £s), delivering KPIs & organisational objectives & helping people to develop, grow and achieve their potential
• Strong IT/Data base/Technology skills. Adept in collecting & analysing data
• Good written & verbal communication. Ability to present information & data to support informed decision making
• Good understanding & expertise in providing quality service & customer care
• Logistics experience
• People management skills
• Agility & flexibility
• High levels of resilience and the ability to effectively manage priorities and own workload

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe that flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we are open to talking through working arrangements that might work for you. This role will be based in the location as stated above.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.