Compliance Lead

My client is a leading provider of environmental and sustainability solutions across the UK and Ireland - focused on waste management, resource recovery and circular economy initiatives to recycle materials, create clean energy and drive sustainable change. Due to internal movement, they are now looking for a Compliance Lead to be based at the Nottinghamshire site but with some travel to Leicester either weekly or fortnightly, to ensure environmental and quality compliance.

The Role:

• This role is based at the site in Nottinghamshire and its function is to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation, including waste classification, pollution control and site permits.
• You will lead the implementation and maintenance of environmental management systems to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
• This will include monitoring environmental performance, conducting audits and recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• You will also ensure all environmental regulatory reporting such as EA returns etc. are completed accurately and on time.
• You will manage a compliance advisor who will support the departmental needs.
• This role works closely with the H&S Manager to ensure a consistent and aligned approach across all relevant sites.
• You will ensure employees receive the necessary training on environmental and quality compliance responsibilities and contribute to H&S training programs by providing environmental and quality compliance expertise.
• Visits to the Leicester site will be required either weekly or fortnightly.

The Person:

• We are looking for someone with compliance and environmental management experience including risk assessments, auditing, investigation reporting and environmental legislation with some understanding of waste management regulations.
• It would be beneficial to hold an ISO 14001 lead auditor or equivalent compliance-related qualification although this isn’t an absolute necessity.
• Management experience is needed as you will have a compliance advisor reporting into you.
• Key skills for the role also include leadership, organisation and a proactive, communicative approach.
• You will be willing to travel to other sites either weekly or fortnightly and liaise with external auditors, regulatory bodies and also customers when needed.

The Package:

• A basic salary circa £50,000 is offered.
• 10% bonus available.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Bike to work scheme.

This role is immediately available so please apply below - shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours.