Waste and Resource Leader
Decathlon, Rotherhithe, Southwark
Waste and Resource Leader
Salary Not Specified
Decathlon, Rotherhithe, Southwark
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 3 Oct | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: ebc62db62c4344a4b4f7eaba47057a85
Full Job Description
- Build and own the UK's waste management mandate
- Waste contract negotiation, creation and management
- Business operational waste management
- Reducing product wastage
- Post-consumer resource recovery and recycling project creation
- Current & upcoming waste legislation compliance and project management
- Cost management and reduction
- Waste/Resource Communication & Engagement
We are looking for a results-driven professional with the following qualities: - Organised and fact-driven, with a sharp sense of discernment - Results-oriented, with a focus on goal setting, efficiency, and resilience - Adaptable, an active listener with a commitment to continuous improvement and simplification - Strong leadership qualities, including strategic decision-making, team coordination, and the ability to lead without direct management - Excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across sectors, promoting collective intelligence through information and resource sharing -Creative, curious, and skilled at solving complex problems Requirements: - Proven track record and experience in similar roles - Passion for environmental impact and the circular economy - Industry experience relevant to the role If you thrive in dynamic environments and are ready to contribute to meaningful, impactful work, we encourage you to apply! - Get to enjoy the following benefits and perks:
- Yearly pay evaluations
- Healthy discounts on all Decathlon goodies
- Fun weekly Staff Sports/Activities
- Pedal your way to work with the Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Dive into top-notch training at Decathlon Academy
- Dive into hundreds of discount vouchers (think groceries, travel, shopping, and more!) with our discount hub developed by SmartSpending!
International. Sports enthusiasts. Collaborative team members. Stronger together through our driving force to move people through the wonders of sports. At Decathlon UK, we offer Careers That Let You Play. As part of the DECATHLON Group, one of the world's largest sports retailers headquartered in France, we specialise in creating sports products and distributing them through online and physical stores across 56 countries with over 1,700 locations. With over 40+ stores in the UK, our mission is to be the spirited cheerleaders of sports and healthier living in the nation! Project: Our team is full of energy and enthusiasm for what we do; we're encouraged to innovate, improve, and most importantly, make better changes. We take our responsibility to sport and the world seriously, and we strive to anticipate and rise to the challenges that face our society and our environment. Circular Economy is one of the key pillars of Decathlon UK's current and future business, becoming an increasingly important aspect of our business model. With the global mandate of reducing absolute CO2 emissions by 20% before 2026, this role aims to drive Decathlon UK towards this target through accelerating action in our resource management, recovery and creation. We are looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join our Sustainability Team to lead the overall waste framework and resource management direction for Decathlon UK, in line with local market requirements and the company's global waste directives. The successful candidate will hold a vital role in reducing waste and cost and understanding and steering the business through vital upcoming waste legislation., This hybrid role would require the successful candidate to attend at least three days a week in one of our Offices in London (Surrey Quays), Manchester ( Stockport Hub) or Northampton HUB.