Waste & Circular Economy Manager

Are you passionate about sustainability, resource efficiency and driving real environmental change? The Metropolitan Police Service is seeking a Waste & Circular Economy Manager to join our Environment & Sustainability Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is a unique opportunity to influence waste management, recycling and circular economy initiatives across one of the UK's largest and most diverse property portfolios. Working within Property Services, you will play a key role in delivering our Environment and Sustainability Strategy, helping to reduce environmental impacts, improve resource efficiency and support the transition towards a more circular economy across the organisation. This role offers the chance to work with a broad range of stakeholders, from operational policing teams and property professionals to contractors, local authorities and other public sector organisations, helping to embed sustainable practices at scale. - What you'll be doing:

• Leading the
development and delivery of waste and circular economy initiatives across the MPS estate.
• Managing waste performance data and providing insight to support strategic decision-making. Identifying opportunities to improve recycling rates, reduce waste and maximise resource efficiency. Providing expert advice on waste legislation, compliance and best practice. Supporting the delivery of environmental objectives and sustainability targets. Working with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to improve environmental performance. Contributing to the development of policies, procedures and reporting, including the annual Environment Report. Collaborating with organisations across London and the wider public sector to share innovation and best practice. There is also, opportunity to get involved with other sustainable and environmental initiative's
  
  Experience in waste management, recycling, resource management or a related environmental discipline. A strong understanding of waste legislation and industry best practice. Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and present performance data. The ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills. A proactive approach and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a small specialist team. ISEP or waste qualification is desirable but not mandatory A degree in an environmental or waste-related discipline and membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant professional body such as CIWM would be advantageous.