Regional Environmental Lead
Location: Halstead/Shoeburyness
Package: £47,000-£53,000+, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Overview
A nationally significant, highly regulated operational organisation is seeking an experienced environmental professional to lead environmental management across a key UK region. This senior role is primarily based at a major site with complex, high‑risk operations, offering the opportunity to influence compliance, drive continuous improvement, and embed a strong environmental culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Support ISO 14001 systems and prepare sites for audits
- Lead environmental assessments and manage incident reporting
- Provide expert guidance on legislation and best practice
- Collaborate with operational leadership, regulators, and internal stakeholders to ensure robust environmental governance
Qualifications
- Degree or Level 6 Diploma in Environmental Management
- Post‑qualification experience
- Chartered or working towards chartership
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Experience in regulated operational environments
- Hands‑on approach, professional integrity, and ability to influence others constructively
Benefits & Conditions
This is a high‑profile opportunity to shape environmental performance at one of the UK's most operationally complex sites, with limited travel beyond the main site.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.
Regional Environmental Lead in Essex employer: Allen & York Ltd
Allen & York Ltd is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, perfect for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the Water sector. With a strong commitment to employee development and a hybrid work model, we offer our team members the opportunity to grow their skills while working on meaningful projects that address critical flood risk and water strategy challenges. Join us in a role where your expertise will not only shape our consultancy's future but also contribute positively to the environment and communities we serve.
