Our partner organisation is hiring a COO - Waste Management Services to lead two high-impact business lines that together contribute ~50% of topline:

- Total Waste Management (TWM): End-to-end collection, transportation, and processing of source-segregated waste from bulk generators (residential complexes, commercial establishments, institutions).

- Event Waste Management (EWM): Enabling private and public events to achieve zero-waste and climate-responsible outcomes.

This is a full P&L leadership role with significant autonomy, high visibility, and direct mission impact.

Key responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Leadership

- Own P&L, budgeting, and forecasting across TWM and EWM.

- Set and deliver revenue and margin growth targets in line with organisational objectives.

Operations & Expansion

- Oversee end-to-end service delivery, including collection, transport, processing, and compliance.

- Scale services geographically by establishing new operational hubs.

- Lead execution of large-scale events with a focus on zero-waste outcomes.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

- Ensure meaningful inclusion of informal waste workers across both service lines.

- Build and sustain relationships with bulk generators, event organizers, municipalities, and partners.

- Deliver tailored waste solutions aligned with client sustainability goals.

Team Leadership

- Lead and mentor diverse cross-functional teams across locations.

- Build a culture of innovation, accountability, and empathy consistent with the organisation's mission.

Monitoring & Innovation

- Define and track KPIs; use data to drive continuous operational improvement.

- Drive innovation in logistics, waste processing, and digital tools.

Ideal candidate profile

- 8-12 years of experience in business operations, P&L management, or service delivery, preferably in waste management, logistics, or sustainability.

- Proven track record of scaling operations and managing large teams.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an entrepreneurial mindset.

- Genuine commitment to environmental sustainability and social equity.

- B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. MBA or master's in a relevant discipline is a plus.

Why this role:

- Lead two strategic business lines at a globally recognised, Fair Trade-certified social enterprise - with real autonomy and a strong support structure.

- Work at the intersection of commercial growth and systemic social impact, in an organisation where mission is not a footnote.

- Be part of building a waste-free, inclusive future - where the people who make recycling possible are fairly recognised and rewarded.