University Of Liverpool - Waste & Recycling Officer

Waste & Recycling Officer Candidate Information Pack

Contents Executive Summary The University of Liverpool The Estate and Estate Masterplan Facilities, Residential and Commercial Services Waste & Recycling Officer – Job Description Waste & Recycling Officer – Person Specification Benefits of working at the University of Liverpool Application process

Executive Summary

The University of Liverpool is seeking to appoint to this new key position of Waste & Recycling Officer. The University of Liverpool has a diverse and complex property portfolio, incorporated within the main Liverpool City Centre Campus and associated satellite sites. Many of the buildings and assets within the portfolio are listed or are of historic importance so any construction, refurbishment or modernisation works must be carefully considered and delivered to an exemplar standard. The diverse Estate includes many listed buildings from Georgian and Victorian periods as well as contemporary buildings and conservation areas coupled with the complex research laboratories this provides many challenges in maintaining and servicing the estate. This new position will focus on the wider transition of the whole university environment into a circular economy. Moving to a circular economy is crucially important to the university and will help to deliver against Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 on responsible consumption and production. It will also deliver benefits across the other 11 SDGs such as SDG9 on industrial development, and SDG13 on climate action amongst others. Eliminating waste and pollution, encouraging the recirculation of products and materials, and helping to regenerate nature, you will work to identify and deliver a range of activities and outputs associated with the circular economy that employs reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling to create a closed-loop system, minimising the use of resource inputs and the creation of waste, pollution and carbon emissions. We are looking for an individual who has experience working on circularity, waste, and resources, preferably within the higher education sector or within a large complex dynamic organisation. You will be passionate about sustainability, have strong research and administration skills, be able to constructively manage stakeholder relationships, and have a positive, can-do attitude. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a Sustainability professional to take up a leadership role across a diverse, complex, and large-scale estate portfolio in a vibrant city.

The University of Liverpool At the University of Liverpool we are proud of our rich history and heritage and of our place in this fantastic, vibrant city. We are known as the original redbrick university, now used as the collective term for the civic universities founded in the 19th century. From our earliest days our mission and achievements have been inextricably linked to our estate, and the iconic Victoria Gallery and Museum is emblazoned with our founding vision, “For advancement of learning and ennoblement of life”. As one of the UK’s leading research-intensive higher education institutions, we are known for our excellent teaching and research, our global outlook and our continued civic commitment. “Our vision is to be a connected, global University at the forefront of knowledge leadership”. “Our strategy places our global activities as central to our distinctive vision for the future”. “Our plan will lead to transformation as we seek to build on our existing strengths and those aspects of our University that are truly unique.”

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/strategy-2026/

The Estate and Estate Masterplan Liverpool is consistently voted one of the friendliest cities in the UK. Our campus is located within the city centre and in the heart of the Knowledge Quarter, meaning the campus is well connected to the wider city network and is an integral part of the maritime city. Our campus is composed of an eclectic range of buildings from the identifiable ‘red brick university’ Victorian style to post-war Modernist buildings. Our campuses and facilities are an important enabler of our Strategy and, whilst our estate boasts some world-class facilities and wonderful spaces, we need continued investment to best support our ambitious future plans, up to Strategy 2026 and beyond. This £1 billion Estate Masterplan articulates a clear and coherent long-term vision for the future of our university campuses so that they best support our strategic priorities. Following extensive consultation with staff and students in early 2016 and building on the resulting Estate Strategy 2026+, we have placed the issues that matter most to our university community and to our wider stakeholders at the very heart of our plan.

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/facilities-residential-and-commercial- services/masterplan-estate-strategy/

Facilities, Residential and Commercial Services Facilities, Residential and Commercial Services (FRCS) contains 5 reporting areas, Business Development (including Ness Botanic Gardens), Capital Projects & Estates Strategy, Estates Management, Residential & Commercial Services and Sport. Overall FRCS employs over 15% of the University workforce, accounts for about 10% of the total turnover (excluding capital expenditure) and delivers a wide range of key support services. The FRCS Vision We will play a key role in enhancing University of Liverpool life by delivering a professional and high-quality service to all our community. https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/facilities-residential-and-commercial- services/

Role Purpose and Respons

Faculty: Location:

Facilities Residential and Commercial Sercvices (FRCS) Management Liverpool 7 £35,327 – £40,925 (Salary scales for 21/22) Full Time Permanent

Grade: Salary: Hours of Work: Tenure:

This new position will focus on the wider transition of the whole university environment into a circular economy, and responsible consumption. Moving to a circular economy is important to the university and will help to deliver against Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 on responsible consumption and production. It will also deliver benefits across the other 11 SDGs such as SDG9 on industrial development, and SDG13 on climate action amongst others. To eliminate waste, encourage the recirculation of products and materials and help to regenerate nature you will work to identify and deliver a range of activities and outputs associated with waste management and responsible consumption that employs reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling to create a closed-loop system, minimising the use of resource inputs and the creation of waste, pollution and carbon emissions. We are looking for an individual who has experience working on waste reduction, and effective resources management through responsible consumption, preferably within the higher education sector or within a large complex dynamic organisation. You will be passionate about sustainability, have strong research and administration skills, be able to constructively manage stakeholder relationships, and have a positive, can-do attitude. University Context: The FRCS teams have a key role to play in maintaining the buildings and engineering infrastructure of the University to support the academic and research departments, based in 300 buildings (500,000 m2) across the 255 ha site. The diverse Estate includes many listed buildings from Georgian and Victorian periods as well as contemporary buildings and conservation areas coupled with the complex research laboratories this provides many challenges in maintaining and servicing the estate.

sibilities

ROLE AND CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES • To support in the wider objectives of adopting the circular economy, responsible consumption, net zero carbon etc through the effective management of reducing and managing waste. • To support the process of waste management across the university, preparing both revenue and capital estimates and ensuring that goods and services are obtained within the provision of the University’s circular economy, procurement and purchasing policies. • To review and communicate procedures and standards for the handling and disposal of waste material and ensure compliance with legal requirements. • To ensure processes are in place for checking, validation and processing of waste management invoices against contracts to ensure that contractors are paid in accordance with University terms after having complied with the content of the contracts. • To work with managers to control the issuing of contract variation orders and validating contract valuations where required. • To introduce and pro-actively encourage the adoption of the waste hierarchy. • Liaise with the contractors and managers with waste disposal responsibilities, including regular contract meetings in conjunction with colleagues from procurement. • Ensure the contractors are competent to comply with health and safety and all other relevant legislation using pro-active means on a regular basis. • To assess the performance and monitoring of contractors to support managers with waste disposal responsibilities. • Ensuring that all waste and recycling staff are trained to work in a safe manner and they understand their legal obligations. • To develop and roll out of new waste and recycling initiatives, both in existing and new areas of campus and to contribute to University capital projects using waste and resource management knowledge. • To lead on projects aimed at improving how the university manages its material resources and produce option appraisals for consideration by the University. • To be first point of contact and responsible for the provision of specialist advice, guidance and support to staff in faculties, services and to customers in relation to waste, recycling and responsible consumption. • Liaise and work in close partnership with other HEI’s and strategic partners to identify innovation to help develop processes and services. • Maintain an understanding of new and current waste management legislation, adapting services to comply with legislation as required with evaluation of cost implications. • Produce monthly and annual progress reports and statistics related to waste management and responsible consumption. Analyse and report on data for inclusion within University strategic plans and produce reports to support management and committee decision making. • Coordinate and monitor waste management costs and subsequent production and recharging of costs to internal waste producers where appropriate. • To identify opportunities to influence the supply chain to reduce potential waste entering the university. • To support groups with responsible consumption and waste management focus. • Raise awareness in aspects of responsible consumption, waste management and recycling at all levels of the University through presentations, goal setting, mentoring and education and to develop and implement waste awareness campaigns and promotions, working with multiple internal and external partners/stakeholders to deliver high impact campaigns.

Role Purpose and Respons • Assist with periodic internal and departmental environmental audits and external audits of contractors to ensure that the University maintains an efficient and compliant waste management service. • Compile contract management reports with the aim of continual performance improvement and addressing poor performance where appropriate. • To work with colleagues in procurement to ensure adequate contracts are in place. • To ensure that all waste and recycling facilities across the estate are of a good standard, properly maintained and that all health & safety aspects of waste management are appropriately controlled including the completion and review of risk assessments and training. • Promote to all University staff and students the available services and procedures to enable them to reduce, reuse, recycle and dispose of their general waste streams in the most appropriate manner. • To develop policy to keep the University within its obligations under the Environmental Protection Act (1990), to be the initial point of contact for special / hazardous waste issues, and to determine what information / advice should be sent in response to a query relating to the Environmental Protection Act (1990) • To build and maintain positive relationships with contacts in other services, faculties or external bodies, such as the Environment Agency, including attending internal and external meetings and training. • To have a “hands-on” approach and assist in the practical aspects of waste & resource management when required. • To retain an up to date knowledge of legislation in this area. • To proactively engage with the training needs of the role and the PDR process. • Manage a budget covering non-pay expenditure of waste associated with FRCS. To review monthly budgets and preparation of annual and three-year budget plans.

Note: The University produces several streams of specialist, clinical, and chemical waste which, in general, are managed by local management. The postholder will interact with those managers but will not be responsible for those specific areas.

DIRECTORATE RESPONSIBILITIES To support in the development of service area plans to achieve net zero carbon by 2035, or before, and to embed circular economy and environmental sustainability as a core element within each service delivery operating model, so that it is the ‘responsibility of all’. To identify and influence the inclusion of measures and targets for a ciculr economy in the capital plan, residential, sport, commercial activity mainatenance and other operational activity To identify and scope any specific or general resources or training in support of developing and achieving a circular economy across FRCS and more generally across the university. To assist in the development of governance processes, policy, strategy, standards, compliance and reporting on performance. Provide leadership and management skills in order to develop a collective sense of purpose and team spirit and a collective commitment towards providing a quality service to the University. Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the University Health & Safety policy statements, procedures and arrangements, and particularly the Health & Safety at Work Regulations and all subordinate legislation. Support with HR related processes in line with the University's policies and procedures.

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Person Specification

ATTRIBUTES

CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE

EXPERIENCE

High level understanding of waste management and its application in a large complex dynamic organisation Successful experience of influencing, persuading and encouraging adoption of new ideas and processes across a wide range of departments Experience at producing good quality reports, and giving clear oral reports/ presentations. Good knowledge of the statutory compliance and practical aspects of waste management Successful leadership showing a positive growth mindset as a demonstrable strength Comprehensive understanding of waste hierarchy, mechanisms for reducing waste arising and how to monitor / measure arising against targets Experience of managing and monitoring external contractors Experience of collecting and analysing data Development of responsible consumption and waste management strategies The successful management and planning of budgets Successful management of projects and contract management Experience of HE or similar large complex estates such as NHS Setting up environmental sustainability events and initiatives Developing high level regional and national networks within the sector and outside of the sector An appropriate first degree in an environmental sustainability related discipline An appropriate professional qualification, at membership level in an environmental sustainability related discipline demonstrating extensive experience in waste or

Essential

Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Desirable Desirable Desirable

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION & TRAININIG

Essential Essential

environmental leadership and management Project management qualification or training

Desirable Desirable

An appropriate professional qualification, to chartered level (CEnv, MIEMA etc), in an environmental sustainability related discipline demonstrating extensive experience in environmental leadership and management

SKILLS, GENERAL AND SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge and direct experience of waste related environmental issues, legislation and its application in a large complex organisation good data collection and its conversion into information and knowledge to allow for optimum decisions to be made Good presentation/communication skills, especially the ability to communicate complex ideas simply. Good organisational skills and an ability to plan workload on a number of concurrent projects and deadlines

Essential Essential

Essential

Good project management skills Good contract management skills

Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND CIRCUMSTANCES

Demonstrable personal and professional commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Able to plan and prioritise work and meet deadlines under pressure. Clear ability to represent the University externally at the highest level. Highly motivated to influence adoption of best practice in responsible consumption Good networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships. Clear ability and willingness to work easily, flexibly and collaboratively across different teams and wide-variety of stakeholders Systemic and holistic approach to sustainability, with the ability to communicate and manage complexity Good networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships both internally, regionally and nationally Clear ability and willingness to work easily, flexibly and collaboratively across different teams and wide-variety of stakeholders.

Essential

Working at The University of Liverpool Our University is a place where we inspire people to learn and achieve, enabling them to make the most of life. It is a place where people can do things that they never thought possible. Just like our city, we celebrate individuality and ingenuity, energy and enterprise, and we see how the ideas of one person can reverberate around the world. With a diverse mix of over 30,000 students and 4,700 staff, life on campus combines the excitement of an energetic, friendly and welcoming city, with the community feel of a self- contained, vibrant campus. The University of Liverpool is committed to providing an environment which recognises and values people’s differences, capitalises on the strengths that those differences bring to the institution and supports all staff and students in maximising their potential to succeed.

The University offers a range of generous staff benefits including

• A generous holiday entitlement • A market-leading pension scheme

• Relocation support. The University is able to offer financial and logistical relocation support to candidates that are seeking to move to the area to take up a role with the University. • Access to the University of Liverpool Benefits Plus. This is a collection of fantastic discounts, offers and promotions provided by local and national services and businesses for University Staff. • Support with further learning and development • Family friendly benefits and support including high quality childcare centre and holiday play schemes as well as a Childcare Voucher Scheme. The University also has a range of policies offering parents and carers a family friendly environment to work in including Flexible Working, Maternity and Adoption Leave.

Application Process For a briefing discussion please contact our advisors Ben Duffill (ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk) and David Craven (david.craven@mrgpeople.co.uk) on 07932 717 438. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and should be sent to david.craven@mrgpeople.co.uk.

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