Waste and Recycling Manager
Waste and Recycling Manager
Following the removal of consumer single-use plastics from use at Kew in 2019, and the launch of our sustainability strategy in 2021, Kew has been working to deliver a series of improvements to our waste and recycling processes, as identified by external waste reviews at both Kew Gardens and Wakehurst, which is tracked in our waste action plan.
The role
Do you want to be part of shaping the future of RBG Kew, as we set out to deliver our commitments within the Sustainability Strategy and reach Climate Positive by 2030? Do you enjoy a fast-paced working environment with huge potential to influence and support change within varied teams across a varied organisation? Would you enjoy conducting regular walkarounds identifying operational improvements and opportunities, on two beautiful sites, within an organisation seeking to be an exemplar for environmental sustainability in everything we do? If so, this role could be for you…
More details
We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual with a can-do attitude to join our Sustainability Team, working within the Estates department to maintain and upgrade our existing estate to adapt and tackle the challenges of the climate and environmental emergency.
Your role will be fundamental to delivering improvements in sustainability and waste management across the organisation, so it is essential you are passionate about tackling sustainability challenges, and a positive problem solver. The role will include the development of a waste and recycling strategy, and management of complex waste operations, so you will need to have experience of waste management in a context similar to RBG Kew. We are looking for someone with a drive for delivering positive change, good time management skills, and an eye for detail.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Kew’s Sustainability team, and the post-holder will drive forwards delivery in a highly scrutinised area of sustainability at Kew.
This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
The salary for this position is £38,100 - £43,751 per annum (pro rata) [Band D]
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.