Monday, October 27, 2025
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Environmental Manager

Posted: 4 days ago

Job Description

Ensure full environmental compliance across sites, preparing for, leading, and supporting site audits and inspections.Sustainability Strategy & Continuous ImprovementLead the company’s sustainability agenda, collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce environmental impact.Identify, develop, and deliver initiatives focused on energy reduction, waste minimisation, resource efficiency, and carbon footprint measurement.Drive continual improvement projects for environmental performance and embed proactive environmental practices.Contribute to the development and delivery of company environmental targets, policies, and annual sustainability reporting.Training, Engagement & AdvocacyDevelop and deliver environmental awareness training to colleagues at all organisational levels.Promote a culture of environmental responsibility by engaging teams through campaigns, communication, and participation in initiatives.Act as the key contact for environmental issues, investigations, or incidents, and lead root cause analysis where required.Represent the company externally on environmental topics when required.Reporting, Analysis & DocumentationMonitor, track, and report on environmental metrics Maintain comprehensive environmental documentation and records in line with legal and ISO requirements.Support the submission of regulatory returns such as packaging waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and related reporting schemes.In-depth understanding of environmental legislation, ISO 14001, and sustainability best practice.Strong project management and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive improvements.Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement, training delivery, and environmental advocacy.Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge existing processes and deliver change.Strong IT skills, including competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and environmental management systems.Qualifications & Experience Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).Practical experience managing environmental compliance, systems, or sustainability programmes (ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics).Track record of delivering environmental improvements and successful project management.ISO 14001 lead auditor or internal auditor qualification desirable.Experience in policy creation, incident investigation, and supporting corporate sustainability goals preferred.This is a site-based role with travel between multiple locations as required.

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