Environmental Manager

Your new company is a well-established food manufacturing business in the County Derry/Londonderry area seeking an Environmental Officer Lead to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives within a growing manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining environmental standards, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the site's long-term sustainability objectives.

Your new role as Environmental Lead involves managing and continually improving the site's ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, ensuring full compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and company standards. You will work closely with operational teams to monitor environmental performance across areas, including waste management, energy consumption, water usage, recycling, and emissions. Responsibilities include coordinating internal and external ISO 14001 audits, managing environmental improvement projects, supporting sustainability initiatives, and preparing regular reports for senior management. The role also involves liaising with regulatory authorities, supporting compliance requirements, and investigating environmental incidents to ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Good understanding of UK environmental legislation and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of environmental permitting, waste management, water treatment, and energy management
• Strong organisational, administrative, and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels of the business
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience managing or supporting an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System is desirable
• A degree or qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or a related discipline would be advantageous

What you'll get in return:

• Opportunity to lead and develop environmental compliance activities within a manufacturing environment
• Ownership of a certified ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
• Involvement in sustainability initiatives and environmental improvement projects across the site
• Flexible working options, with applications welcomed from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time employment
• Exposure to regulatory bodies, external auditors, and environmental compliance management
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the organisation's environmental performance and sustainability goals

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.