At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage environmental and waste compliance activities, ensuring adherence to legislation and internal procedures.
- Company: Join Smiths News, a leader in sustainable practices and environmental management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to enhance environmental practices.
- Why this job: Be part of a team driving sustainability and compliance in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and experience with Environmental Management Systems.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
This is a key role supporting the business in meeting its environmental and waste compliance obligations, maintaining our Environmental Management System, and helping ensure we continue to manage environmental risk effectively across our network.
The role will also play an important part in supporting the continued growth of Smiths News Recycle, ensuring that both existing and new waste activities are managed in line with relevant legislation, waste exemptions, regulatory position statements, permits and internal procedures.
What you’ll be doing
- You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of environmental and waste compliance activity across Smiths News. This will include supporting waste duty of care, waste classification, regulatory reporting, waste documentation, exemptions, permits, regulatory position statements and waste management plans.
- You will also support the ongoing management of our Environmental Management System, helping to maintain procedures, compliance evidence, audit actions and improvement plans.
- A key part of the role will be supporting our ISO 14001 certification activity, including audit preparation, evidence gathering, internal audit support and the close-out of corrective actions.
- The role will involve working closely with operational teams, the Sustainability Steering Committee, Smiths News Recycle, suppliers, regulators, certification bodies and external advisors. You will provide practical guidance, reporting and support to help sites understand and deliver their environmental, waste and sustainability responsibilities.
What we’re looking for
- We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and waste compliance requirements.
- You will have good working knowledge of waste duty of care, waste classification, EWC codes and waste documentation.
- You should also have experience managing or supporting an Environmental Management System, as well as experience working with environmental data, reporting requirements and compliance evidence.
- IEMA membership or working towards membership.
- Experience working with the Environment Agency or Natural Resources Wales.
This is a great opportunity to play a meaningful role in supporting environmental and waste compliance across a complex, fast-moving national operation. You will work closely with operational and senior stakeholders, supporting both day-to-day compliance and the continued development of Smiths News Recycle.
If you are practical, organised and confident working across environmental compliance, waste management and sustainability reporting, we would love to hear from you.
Environmental & Waste Compliance Advisor in Hemel Hempstead employer: Smiths News plc
As the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler, we pride ourselves on our dynamic work culture that values teamwork and dedication. Our Operations Team Lead role offers not only competitive salaries and free onsite parking but also a comprehensive health cash plan, pension matching, and extensive training opportunities to foster your professional growth. Join us in a fast-paced environment where your leadership will directly contribute to our success and the satisfaction of over 22,000 customers daily.
