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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Environmental Compliance Manager to lead environmental governance on a cutting-edge, high-security project. This role will ensure full regulatory compliance and drive the successful attainment of ISO environmental accreditation, contributing to the project's long-term sustainability and operational excellence.

Please note: For this role you will require DV security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental compliance strategies for a secure, technically complex programme.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant environmental legislation, standards, and best practices, including ISO 14001 and other applicable frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed environmental considerations into project planning, design, and execution.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and audits, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare and manage documentation required for ISO accreditation, including policies, procedures, and evidence of compliance.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to facilitate successful certification and ongoing compliance.
• Provide expert guidance and training to internal teams on environmental responsibilities and sustainability goals.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance metrics, ensuring transparency and accountability

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in environmental compliance within high-security, regulated, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001 and other relevant environmental standards.
• Demonstrated success in leading ISO accreditation processes from initiation to certification.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Holding an IEMA or CWIM qualification (will consider someone with NEBOSH or IOSH as long as they have the right level of Environmental Experience)

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a wide range of company benefits.

What you need to do now
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Job Title:  Environmental Compliance Officer

Job Description:

We are seeking an Environmental Compliance Officer with a Level 8 degree in Environmental Science and a full Irish/EU manual driving license. The role involves supporting waste enforcement, environmental consulting, licensing, auditing, and site inspections. The successful candidate must be willing to work on-site in Dublin and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and best practices.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Skills development and career growth opportunities
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that encourages innovation
• Primarily hybrid working with remote options (subject to business requirements)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 24 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Bike-to-Work scheme
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Sick pay
• Pension scheme (includes death-in-service benefit, income protection, and defined contributions)
• Employee Assistance Programme for well-being and support

EMEA Environmental Compliance Manager  

Home based

£ -Attractive salary plus bonus

As an EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) Environmental Compliance Manager, you will lead and support the development and delivery of a wide range of regulatory and technical programmes focussing on WEEE, Batteries and Packaging. The position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced regulatory professional to join a growing technical team with an international client portfolio. The ideal candidate will excel at interacting with multinational clients in a technical, client relationship management and product focused capacity. You will provide support to a number of key clients and will work on several different projects at a time.

The company has an ethos of trust, accountability and absolute discretion derived from senior experience within blue chip organisations. The candidate will provide environmental regulatory consultancy advice across a portfolio of products.

Main duties:

• Delivery of European and Global external compliance and consultancy service to international producers.
li>Transforming requests from producers into service delivery quotations.
• Assessing customer Extended Producer Obligations.
• Account management of customers in multiple locations across the globe.
• Project manage delivery of new services to customers.
• Managing member registrations and consolidating communications.
• Managing data reporting and delivery.
• Setting up and controlling invoicing flow.
• Keeping on top of regulatory and market changes to update internal network and tools.
• Development and expansion of current service offerings.

Candidate requirements:

• Significant working knowledge of International WEEE, Batteries and Packaging Producer Responsibility Regulations (especially European).
• Educated to degree level.
• Experience within an environmental regulatory role.
• Experienced in project management.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• Strong computer literacy including Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Additional languages are desirable.
• Self-motivated and able to work within a team environment.

Ref: J9398

EMEA Environmental Compliance Manager  

Home based

£ -Attractive salary plus bonus

As an EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) Environmental Compliance Manager, you will lead and support the development and delivery of a wide range of regulatory and technical programmes focussing on WEEE, Batteries and Packaging. The position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced regulatory professional to join a growing technical team with an international client portfolio. The ideal candidate will excel at interacting with multinational clients in a technical, client relationship management and product focused capacity. You will provide support to a number of key clients and will work on several different projects at a time.

The company has an ethos of trust, accountability and absolute discretion derived from senior experience within blue chip organisations. The candidate will provide environmental regulatory consultancy advice across a portfolio of products.

Main duties:

• Delivery of European and Global external compliance and consultancy service to international producers.
li>Transforming requests from producers into service delivery quotations.
• Assessing customer Extended Producer Obligations.
• Account management of customers in multiple locations across the globe.
• Project manage delivery of new services to customers.
• Managing member registrations and consolidating communications.
• Managing data reporting and delivery.
• Setting up and controlling invoicing flow.
• Keeping on top of regulatory and market changes to update internal network and tools.
• Development and expansion of current service offerings.

Candidate requirements:

• Significant working knowledge of International WEEE, Batteries and Packaging Producer Responsibility Regulations (especially European).
• Educated to degree level.
• Experience within an environmental regulatory role.
• Experienced in project management.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• Strong computer literacy including Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Additional languages are desirable.
• Self-motivated and able to work within a team environment.

Ref: J9398

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's environmental management system (EMS) in line with ISO 14001 standards.
• Ensure compliance with all national, regional, and local environmental legislation, regulations, and permits.
• Conduct regular environmental audits and inspections to identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
• Investigate environmental incidents, accidents, and non-compliance issues, recommending and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit required environmental reports to regulatory agencies.
• Develop and deliver environmental awareness training programs for employees at all levels.
• Advise management and operational teams on environmental best practices and legal requirements.
• Monitor key environmental performance indicators (e.g., waste generation, emissions, water usage) and recommend strategies for reduction.
• Manage relationships with external environmental consultants and regulatory bodies.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in environmental legislation and industry best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental compliance, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation (e.g., Environmental Protection Act, Waste Framework Directive, permitting regulations).
• Experience in developing and implementing ISO 14001 certified environmental management systems.
• Proven ability to conduct environmental audits and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Proficiency in relevant environmental monitoring and reporting software.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., IEMA) are highly desirable.

• Develop and implement environmental management systems and policies.
• Conduct regular environmental audits and site inspections to ensure compliance.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance metrics and key indicators.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation and permits.
• Manage waste management programs, including identification, segregation, and disposal.
• Oversee pollution prevention strategies and control measures for air, water, and land.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports to regulatory authorities.
• Investigate environmental incidents and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Promote environmental awareness and provide training to site personnel.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, suppliers, and stakeholders on environmental matters.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant professional experience in environmental compliance or management.
• In-depth knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulations.
• Experience with ISO 14001 standards and implementation.
• Strong understanding of waste management, emissions control, and pollution prevention techniques.
• Excellent analytical, auditing, and reporting skills.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to conduct site assessments and risk analyses.
• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IEMA) is desirable.

• Develop, implement, and manage environmental compliance programs and policies.
• Ensure the organization adheres to all local, national, and international environmental laws and regulations related to cleaning products and sanitation processes.
• Conduct regular environmental audits and site inspections to identify potential risks and non-compliance issues.
• Investigate environmental incidents and develop corrective action plans.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports to regulatory agencies.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on environmental compliance procedures and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in environmental legislation and advise the organization accordingly.
• Develop and promote initiatives for waste reduction, recycling, and energy efficiency.
• Manage environmental permits and licenses.
• Collaborate with operations, R&D, and supply chain teams to integrate environmental considerations into business processes.
• Assess the environmental impact of new products and processes.
• Maintain environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Represent the company in dealings with environmental regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to the development of sustainability reports and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Chemistry, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in environmental compliance, health, and safety, preferably within the cleaning products or chemical manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU environmental legislation relevant to the industry.
• Proven experience in conducting environmental audits and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in a remote setting.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in relevant software for data management and reporting.
• A proactive approach to environmental protection and sustainability.

• Lead environmental compliance assessments, via the Compliance Assessment System (CAS) tool, for all our permitted sites/activities.
• Assist in the further development of the CAS tool as the central repository for all environmental compliance actions.
• Ensure all non-conformances highlighted in Environmental Management System (EMS) site compliance audits are captured and logged appropriately within CAS.
• With the support of our Digital Teams, you will be required to maintain and continuously improve our CAS tool through the use of Power BI, PowerApps and SharePoint.
• Build strong working relationships across business units, including operations, asset management, engineering and strategy & regulation to ensure compliance assessments are complete and accurate.
• Provide regular compliance reporting for a variety of stakeholders.
• Present compliance performance at a range of forums, including site managers and Operational/Asset Management Directors.
• Respond to requests for information from regulatory investigations when required.

• Experience working in an environmental discipline.
• Can demonstrate an ability to build strong working relationships across multiple business functions and seniority.
• Experience developing reports which can simplify complex information.
• The ability to present large data sets concisely in digital meetings and in person.
• An understanding of environmental permits and legislation.
• An understanding of wastewater processes.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

• Have worked with front-line wastewater teams.
• Experience dealing with and understanding Environment Agency Compliance Assessment Reports (CAR)
• Detailed knowledge of environmental permits with particular focus on water discharge and waste permits.
• Development of reports and tools via Power BI/Power Apps.
• Experience conducting compliance assessments.
• Environmental degree or equivalent.

• Competitive salary up to £58,00 per annum.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)  
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

• Developing and implementing comprehensive environmental compliance strategies and programs.
• Interpreting and applying complex environmental legislation and regulations relevant to the company's operations.
• Conducting regular audits and assessments to evaluate compliance status and identify potential risks.
• Investigating environmental incidents, determining root causes, and recommending corrective actions.
• Preparing and submitting regulatory reports to relevant environmental agencies.
• Developing and delivering environmental compliance training to employees across different departments and locations.
• Advising management and operational teams on environmental compliance matters and best practices.
• Monitoring industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Maintaining environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001) and driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with external regulatory bodies, consultants, and stakeholders.