Waste Management Officer

Job Reference

231855

Band 7 (£50,861 - £59,159) (Pending)

23/01/2026

Estates and Maintenance

Golden Jubilee University National Hospital

Permanent

37

09/01/2026

NHS Golden Jubilee

Facilities and Capital Projects

This is an exciting opportunity to come and join the Sustainability Team at NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital (GJUNH) on a permanent basis. This role will be the Designated Officer for Waste Management, the professional lead responsible for ensuring Board‑wide compliance with waste legislation and best practice, and for contributing to NHS Scotland’s waste and circular economy initiatives.

• Ensure expenditure is within budget and all services are in compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, legal and Health & Safety requirements.
• Manage and develop a waste management strategy including policies and procedures supporting both clinical and non‑clinical departments, to ensure an efficient and cost effective service in compliance with statutory requirements and good industry practice.
• Lead procurement of all waste contracts to ensure compliant expenditure and a cost efficient delivery of service; including monitoring performance against relevant key performance indicators.
• Act as the professional source of advice and support to all staff and support engagement and delivery of waste training.
• Serve as the waste management lead advisor for any innovation or similar type projects and represent NHS Golden Jubilee at national level, communicating with other NHS Boards, external agencies and Scottish Government.
• Use own initiative in managing workload, while regularly changing priorities within a fast‑paced environment.

Informal Contact:
Fergal McCauley Sustainability Manager on .

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.