Waste and Sustainability Coordinator

Thames Water are currently recruiting an Waste and Sustainability Coordinator within the Environmental Compliance Team. This team sits within the Renewals and Logistics area of the business. Its function is to reduce waste by encouraging re-use and sustainability by promoting its internal free cycle operation, Greentag and to ensure compliance with waste regulations.

What you will be doing as a Waste and Sustainability Coordinator

+ Day to day management of re-use of materials & equipment within the Company via an intranet-based system 'Greentag'.
+ Ensuring compliance with Waste Duty of Care.
+ Provide advice on waste management matters.
+ Problem solving and innovation.
+ Support the Environmental Compliance Lead as subject matter expert for waste.
+ Ensuring Health & Safety requirements are met within the Company.
+ Recording and reporting waste data.

+ Knowledge of waste legislation and policy in the UK.
+ Collaborative skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
+ Excellent time management skills with the ability to work on several projects simultaneously whilst working to tight deadlines.
+ Hold a valid and clean UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills that you can bring to this role:

+ Experience of undertaking audits (waste duty of care) and site inspections.
+ Delivering training.
+ Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability or other relevant subject.
+ Chartered status with relevant professional body. (e.g. CIWM, SocEnv, CIWEM)

We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we're here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

+ Offering between £40,000 to £43,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
+ 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
+ Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
+ Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
+ Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.