Water & Waste Stewardship Manager

Reckitt

Water & Waste Stewardship Manager at Reckitt overseeing water and waste initiatives across manufacturing sites. Collaborating with teams to develop and execute sustainability strategies for operational efficiency.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeSlough • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the assessment of water and waste related risks and opportunities in the Supply chain and direct operations
Oversee the water and waste stewardship initiatives contributing towards our Water Positive and waste efficiency ambitions
Partner with internal teams e.g. Corporate Affairs, RPS, EHS, Engineering and Quality to develop and advance water and waste stewardship programmes
Translate complex data and technical details into actionable recommendations for water and waste efficiency and reduction
Advocate for sustainable innovation, recommending new technologies, tools, and methodologies that can improve water and waste performance
Support senior leaders to drive accountability on priority water and waste stewardship programmes and targets
Develop and deliver water and waste stewardship playbook and training
Collaborate with the EHS and RPS compliance team to ensure consistent standards and knowledge sharing
Continuously monitor industry trends and regulatory changes
Liaise with external stakeholders, including regulators, industry bodies, clients, and partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid understanding and experience of working in supply function
A minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental engineering or sustainability leadership, ideally within a global manufacturing, FMCG or industrial setting
Proven ability to develop and execute strategies that deliver measurable business and environmental outcomes across multiple geographies
Experience of working with NGO partners
A track record of successful project management, delivering complex sustainability programmes on time and within budget
Deep technical knowledge of water and waste stewardship, management and treatment strategies, best practices and regulatory frameworks
A degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field is highly desirable
A postgraduate qualification or professional certifications in environmental engineering or sustainability management is beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

Parental benefits
Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health
Life insurance for all employees globally
Range of other benefits in line with the local market
Opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes
Short-term incentives to recognize, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental engineeringsustainability leadershipwater stewardshipwaste managementproject managementdata analysisregulatory compliancetreatment strategiessustainability programmesstrategic development

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationleadershipaccountabilityinnovationtraining developmentstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingadaptabilitystrategic thinking

Certifications

professional certification in environmental engineeringcertification in sustainability managementpostgraduate qualification in environmental scienceLEED accreditationISO 14001 certificationCertified Sustainability ProfessionalProject Management Professional (PMP)Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)Greenhouse Gas Inventory QuantifierCertified Energy Manager (CEM)