Environment Manager

Environment Manager 

Location: UK (with UK & international travel)
Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE Car Allowance Annual Bonus Scheme
Career Path: Progression to Head of Environment (Global) within 2 years

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity awaits an ambitious Environment Manager to shape global environmental performance. With clear progression to Head of Environment within two years, this position offers significant influence and long-term career development in a company committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence.

As part of the Target Zero programme and Responsibility Agenda, you’ll drive environmental strategy and compliance across UK and international operations, supporting diverse sites, supply chains, and new acquisitions worldwide.

• Global Environmental Strategy:
  Develop and implement environmental strategies and action plans across all operations, aligning with Target Zero goals and global regulatory requirements.

• Compliance & Risk Management (UK & Global):
  Ensure full compliance with environmental laws and regulations across UK, EU, and international markets. Maintain expert knowledge of evolving global legislation and emerging risks.

• International Stakeholder Engagement:
  Liaise with global regulatory bodies, public authorities, and international trade associations. Actively represent the company in senior environmental leadership groups.

• Environmental Audits & Global Reporting:
  Conduct environmental audits and ensure consistent, compliant reporting across all regions. Analyze performance data to identify improvement areas.

• Environmental Management Systems (EMS):
  Enhance and scale the EMS in line with ISO 50001 and best practices across all international operations, with data-driven performance tracking.

• Impact Assessments & Due Diligence:
  Lead global environmental impact assessments, particularly for cross-border projects, partnerships, and acquisitions.

• Training & Awareness (Global):
  Drive environmental awareness and training across international sites, ensuring teams at all levels understand their environmental responsibilities.

• Public & Community Engagement:
  Coordinate public consultations globally and ensure transparency in communications and reporting.

• Target Setting & Delivery:
  Set and oversee environmental compliance and performance targets at a global level, ensuring continuous improvement across the entire organization.

• Escalation & Governance:
  Report significant environmental risks or issues to senior leadership and corporate teams as necessary.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Agriculture, or related field (Master’s preferred)

• Extensive environmental management experience in a multinational or global business (preferably in agri-food/feed sectors)

• Strong understanding of UK, EU, and global environmental legislation

• Proven leadership in multi-site, cross-border compliance programs

• Experienced in EMS, audits, and performance reporting

• Skilled communicator with experience influencing senior global stakeholders

• IEMA Practitioner (or above); IOSH and MIIRSM preferred

• Excellent project management, data analysis, and report-writing skills

• Comfortable navigating and adapting to diverse cultural and regulatory environments

• Strategic thinker with a global mindset

• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive

• Collaborative, confident in cross-cultural settings

• Strong planning and organizational abilities

• Able to balance regulatory adherence with commercial pragmatism

• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable managing complexity

• Full UK Driving License

• Flexibility to travel regularly across the UK and internationally, with overnight stays

• Embraces technology and hybrid communication to support efficiency and engagement

• Up to £70,000 base salary (depending on experience)

• Car allowance

• Annual bonus scheme

• Clear path to Head of Environment (Global) within 2 years

• A dynamic and forward-thinking environment, passionate about sustainable growth

• The opportunity to lead at scale and make a tangible global impact

Step into a role where you can lead meaningful change—globally. Apply now and help shape the future of sustainability.

INDMAN

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