Circular Economy Manager

Circa £55,000 per annum

Full time/37 hrs a week/permanent

Location: Base Location Flexible Across the Anglian Water Region

Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role offers you the flexibility to work from
home and from an Anglian Water office.

6 million customers. Countless career opportunities 

Are you passionate about sustainability and driving positive change? We are seeking a dedicated
individual to support the development of Anglian Water’s circular economy strategy. As a
Circular Economy Delivery Manager, you will play a crucial role in achieving company targets by
developing and communicating innovative strategies for specific waste streams. Collaborate with
various business units to achieve zero waste to landfill and drive costs savings for the
business.

As a valued employee you’ll be entitled to:

• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
• Personal private health care
• Annual bonus scheme
• 26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and
  Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion
• Life Cover at 8x your salary
• Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
• Lots of great benefits including 20% off new EE mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets
  and a Cycle2Work scheme
• Free parking at all offices, site and leisure parks

What you’ll be doing:

• Chair internal & external Circular Economy Steering Groups with relevant stakeholders,
  providing regular updates via Lighthouse, to promote Anglian Water’s strategy, improve
  engagement, understanding and implementation across the business
• Support the delivery of Circular Economy initiatives, both directly and through
  collaboration with others, to meet company Circular Economy targets
• Arrange and chair the East of England Plastic Coalition (EEPC), with external stakeholders
  to raise awareness of the sources and prevalence of plastic pollution in the region.
• Support Innovation to deliver business benefits from strategic studies/trials pertaining to
  Circular Economy initiatives
• Support the Head of Circular Economy and the business in the evaluation of the impact of
  waste legislative or regulatory policy changes
• Advise business, contractors and partners on best environmental practice and waste
  regulations
• Identify, deliver and communicate cost savings to the business from effective negotiation
  with regulators and external companies by reviewing existing waste management and business
  practices
• Continually seeking time and financial efficiencies in business practices relating to waste
  management
• Assist with contract management with respect to waste management on operational sites
• Provide regulatory expertise and act as chair on the Tankered Waste Compliance Group, to
  ensure environmental protection and customer service to internal stakeholders
• Support the implementation of environmental waste standards and policies

What does it take to be successful?

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience gained through employment
• Relevant experience in waste regulation/management
• Proven environmental expertise and regulatory understanding regarding waste management
• Demonstratable experience of working in the water industry, in a regulation/circular
  economy role
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation skills
• Plan, prioritise and organise projects so that deadlines are achieved in an effective and
  efficient manner
• Skilled in tailoring your message to resonate with different audiences both internal and
  external

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll
consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic
origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any
other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their
passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all
our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date: 31st May 2024

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