Compliance Lead

Compliance Lead- Waste Management SolutionsBasic salary circa £50,000 + benefitsBased in NottinghamshireMy 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. If you have experience as a Compliance Manager and have worked with environmental and waste considerations within manufacturing, waste or heavy industry this is a fantastic opportunity and we'd love to hear from you!The Role:

• This role is based at the site in Nottinghamshire and it's function is to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation, including waste classification, pollution control and site permits.
• You'll 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'll also ensure all environmental regulatory reporting such as EA returns etc are completed accurately and on time.
• You'll also 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'll also 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 wil be required either weekly or fortnightly

The Person:

• We're 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 a ISO 14001 lead auditor or equivalent compliance-related qualification although this isn't an absolute necessity.
• Management experience is needed as you'll have a compliance advisor reporting into you.
• Key skills for the role also include leadership, organisation and a proactive, communicative approach.
• You'll 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 with 48 working hours.

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