As a waste disposal and environmental services manager, you’ll coordinate waste management activities and support the development of effective environmental management practices. Learn more about a career in waste disposal and environmental services, find out what it involves and what you’ll need to study and do to get a role.
Career development opportunities can be found in a variety of sectors for this type of role and you’ll benefit from being part of an important and growing industry.
You may choose to develop your career by moving between the public and private sector or moving from a local authority to a role in a government department like the Environment Agency or the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Once you’ve got several years’ experience, you might progress to team leader level, followed by area manager or head of waste management positions.
With considerable experience, a good reputation and network of contacts, you might set up your own business as a consultant advising companies on environmental issues.
Organisations like the Chartered Institution of Waste Management (CIWM) offer membership and additional professional qualifications including gaining chartered status.
You might also decide to specialise in an area of interest like climate change solutions or environmental law.
Professional organisations you might join include the Chartered Institution of Waste Management (CIWM).
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