A quick look at the role.
Help us make a difference as a Compliance Manager at Biffa West Sussex.
Your core responsibilities.
- Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of site health, safety, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) systems in line with statutory and corporate requirements
- Ensure comprehensive risk assessments and safe systems of work across waste processing and AD operations (e.g. confined spaces, COSHH, biological agents, pressure systems)
- Manage incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement
- Oversee emergency preparedness and response, including fire safety, gas risks, and environmental incidents
- Deliver SHEQ training, inductions, and toolbox talks for employees, contractors, and visitors
- Ensure compliance with Environmental Permits, Planning Conditions, and regulatory requirements; act as key liaison with regulators and auditors
- Monitor environmental performance (emissions, odour, waste, water discharge) and lead audits, inspections, and sustainability initiatives
- Maintain integrated management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), support audits, ensure document control, and provide SHEQ reporting and expert guidance to operations and senior management
Our essential requirements.
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) with strong knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation
- Experience in waste management, recycling, or anaerobic digestion environments (desirable)
- Proven ability to manage environmental permits and maintain effective regulator relationships
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and meet defined KPIs
- Excellent communication skills, including report writing, auditing, investigation, and the ability to influence and challenge at all levels
- Self‑motivated and proactive, able to work independently, handle confidential information, and support site teams while managing conflict and driving positive outcomes
And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing career development, training and coaching – Because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Retail and leisure discounts.
- Holiday and travel discounts.
- Life cover.
Dedicated to diversity.
At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It’s why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.
