Environmental Compliance Manager     

South/South East       

£-Attractive salary and benefits package

Our client is a leading Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA) Processor and also a leader in the quest for a zero-waste economy.

A vacancy currently exists for an experienced Environmental Compliance Manager to assume full responsibility for ensuring that all of the company’s four permitted processing facilities in the South/South East continue to comply with relevant environmental legislation and best practice.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, laws, and site environmental permits.
• Develop, implement, and update environmental compliance plans in accordance with prevailing legislation, organisational policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report on the progress of environmental compliance.
• Analyse the potential environmental impacts of various projects and activities.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and develop strategies to rectify them.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including government agencies, regulatory bodies, and local communities.
• Lead environmental audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead on environmental accreditation.
• Assume responsibility for EA waste returns.
• Stay up to date with relevant environmental legislation and standards.
• Provide advice and assistance to management on environmental compliance matters.
• Manage and coordinate waste management programs, including waste classification and disposal.
• Prepare monthly environmental board reports on environmental performance.
• Investigate and respond to complaints of non-compliance.
• Train personnel in environmental compliance matters and best practices.
• Support sustainability initiatives and advise on green technology solutions.

Candidate requirements:

• Relevant environmental degree.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience working in the environment, regulatory and/or waste sectors.
• Excellent understanding of Environmental Permitting and Duty of Care regulations.
• Experience of waste classification technical guidance (WM3).
• Ability to identify and analyse environmental compliance issues.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to develop, maintain and implement environmental policies, procedures and systems.
• Ability to develop, review and interpret technical reports.
• Knowledge of environmental risk assessment methods and techniques.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with regulatory bodies.
• Ability to develop and implement an effective environmental audit program.
• Knowledge of non-hazardous and hazardous waste management practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in the use of computer software such as Microsoft Office, GIS, and database management systems.

Ref: J9421