Working at CIWM

CIWM Team

Be part of a passionate team

By joining CIWM, you become part of a passionate team supporting our community of members and learners and helping us in our purpose of moving the world beyond waste.

We are committed to building an environment where every staff member is recognised, celebrated and rewarded. We’re proud to provide an inclusive environment where staff can grow professionally, develop new skills, and thrive in their careers.

Our values

Our culture at CIWM is built around five core values that guide how we work and engage: 

  • Creativity in seeking new ideas and solutions

  • Adaptation in a fast-paced, rapidly changing sector

  • Consideration for our members, colleagues, and the environment

  • Determination in pursuing our purpose

  • Collaboration across all teams and stakeholders

These values reflect a supportive, innovative, and welcoming environment where every individual is encouraged to share their perspectives and help drive meaningful change.

Sarah Poulter

At CIWM, our success is a result of the talent and skills of our people. We welcome dedicated individuals with fresh perspectives who want to be at the forefront of growth within the resources and waste sector. Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace filled with passionate people striving for change. Join us as we continue our journey to moving the world beyond waste.

Sarah Poulter, CEO of CIWM

Why work for CIWM?

We believe in supporting our employees with comprehensive benefits that contribute to their well-being, professional development, and financial security:

  • Professional development: Access to training, opportunities for skills development, and financial support for relevant professional qualifications.

  • Health and well-being: Comprehensive health benefits and programmes designed to support employee health and work-life balance, including private healthcare and 24/7 GP appointments. We also offer paid wellbeing days, volunteering days, and quarterly staff social days.

  • Flexible working: We offer flexible working arrangements to suit different lifestyles, recognising the importance of autonomy in managing work and personal commitments.

  • Pension scheme: We provide an excellent company pension scheme to help you plan for your financial future.

  • Annual leave: Competitive annual leave entitlements (starting at 31 days).

  • Inclusive culture: A supportive environment where every individual is respected and encouraged to thrive. All employees take part in our ‘Aspire and Achieve’ programme, designed to help you develop and grow in your role and career.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Our members come from all backgrounds, as do our staff. We hire people from a wide variety of lived experiences, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because diversity makes CIWM stronger, more innovative, and more representative of the sector we serve.

CIWM is proud to be an ‘Equal Opportunities Employer’. We welcome applicants regardless of background, gender or gender identity, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, or religion or belief. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible.

Current opportunities

Consultant Opportunity: Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy Skills Gap Analysis

CIWM is seeking an experienced consultant to undertake a rapid skills gap analysis across two Government priority sectors: Advanced Manufacturing and Digital & Technologies.

The project will assess whether current apprenticeship provision equips learners with the skills needed to support resource efficiency, waste prevention and the transition to a circular economy, identifying existing strengths, potential gaps and opportunities to strengthen provision.

The work will involve a targeted review of relevant apprenticeship standards, supported by engagement with employers and training providers, and will identify 2–3 priority opportunities for further development. The findings will inform CIWM’s engagement with Skills England, Government and wider stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with:

Experience of UK skills policy and apprenticeships.

Knowledge of Skills England and/or the UK skills system.

Experience of skills or curriculum gap analysis. 

Understanding of resource efficiency, circular economy and sustainability skills.

Strong research, analytical and policy-writing skills.

Key information Timescale: September – November 2026, with substantive research completed by the end of October. Budget: Up to £9,000 excluding VAT. Outputs: Methodology, interim findings, final report and executive briefing. 

CIWM is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We value the diverse perspectives and experiences that different people bring to our work. To apply: Please submit a proposal outlining your approach, relevant experience, timetable, project team, costs/day rate and availability.

Please see this Tender Brief for full details of the scope, deliverables and tender requirements.