Waste disposal and environmental services managers

£47,971

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

53 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

0.62%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Waste disposal and environmental services managers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 1255

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.

Common tasks include:

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.

Qualifications

Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications, including a degree or equivalent qualification in a related subject, and/or relevant experience. NVQ 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.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: Waste disposal and environmental services managers

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