We're working with a leading organisation to find a dedicated Environment Manager who will be instrumental in overseeing environmental performance and regulatory adherence across a number of UK locations.
This is a remote position with travel required to UK and overseas sites (1 week a month maximum).
What you'll be doing:
- Designing and executing environmental plans aligned with company-wide sustainability objectives (such as Target Zero).
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental laws and standards at the UK, EU, and international levels.
- Keeping up with evolving environmental legislation and ensuring the business meets its legal obligations.
- Supporting site teams during audits, evaluating outcomes, and reporting on key environmental metrics.
- Leading training initiatives to raise awareness and enhance skills in environmental compliance and best practices.
- Continuously improving Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and maintaining high operational standards.
- Building strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
- Setting clear environmental compliance goals and driving the implementation of plans to achieve them.
Requirements:
- A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Law, Engineering, Agriculture, or a similar field.
- Solid experience in an environmental management role, ideally within the feed or food manufacturing sectors.
- A thorough understanding of environmental legislation and compliance frameworks both in the UK and abroad.
- Demonstrated success in implementing environmental systems and strategic initiatives.
- Strong audit, risk assessment, and reporting capabilities.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence and work collaboratively across diverse teams.
- IEMA Practitioner status or higher is a plus.
- IOSH and MIIRSM memberships are desirable.
What's in it for you:
- Competitive salary ranging from 50,000 to 70,000
- Up to 20% annual bonus (split between individual and company performance)
- Remote working
- Generous pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
- Enhanced leave policies for maternity, paternity, carers, adoption, and fertility treatment
- Access to 24/7 support through an Employee Assistance Programme and UK Digital GP services
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (based on operational needs)
- Wellbeing and financial support tools, including the Nudge platform and SmartSpending app