Description

Waste disposal and environmental services managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the operations and development of waste disposal and related environmental services facilities within private firms or public authorities.

Tasks

• Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements manages and delegates tasks to staff and co-ordinates the maintenance and optimum utilisation of waste disposal and related equipment to provide an efficient service monitors levels of waste disposal, recycling and related environmental services, compiles statistics and produces reports liaises with members of the local community to educate and promote the concept of recycling and appropriate waste management keeps up to date with new legislation and liaises with appropriate regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with legislation regarding waste disposal and environmental services co-ordinates the resources and activities relating to the procurement, collection, storage, processing and sale of scrap metal and related products

Entry Requirements

Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications, including a degree or equivalent qualification in a related subject, and/or relevant experience. Apprenticeships and NVQs at levels 3 and 4 and professional qualifications are available. Professional qualifications are available from the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management and may be mandatory in some operational management posts.