Compliance & Sustainability Lead

Healthy Careers; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned packaging distributor in Hertfordshire is seeking a Compliance & Sustainability Lead to manage ISO systems, oversee compliance, and drive sustainability initiatives. You will play a key role in shaping the company’s environmental responsibilities. Ideal candidates have a strong background in ISO standards, packaging regulations, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including bonuses and healthcare.

Benefits

Monthly gross profit bonus

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Health club membership

Free daily fruit, drinks, and snacks

Unique learning culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing ISO 9001 and implementing ISO 14001 systems.
• Experience in packaging, logistics, or supply chain environments.
• Strong understanding of UK Packaging Waste Regulations and packaging data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company's ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Lead the implementation of ISO 14001 across the business.
• Identify, lead, and report on sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee BRC compliance and ensure alignment with regulations.

Skills

Managing ISO 9001 and implementing ISO 14001 systems

Understanding UK Packaging Waste Regulations

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and detail-focused

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Quality Management, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Job description

Compliance & Sustainability Lead

Permanent / Full-time or Part-time
Office Based, Monday - Friday

Opportunity

Are you passionate about sustainability and precision? This is your chance to lead meaningful environmental and compliance initiatives within a business that values integrity and long-term impact.

As Compliance & Sustainability Lead, you won't just tick boxes, you'll shape how the company meets its environmental responsibilities, elevates its quality systems and delivers genuine value to its customers. If you're someone who thrives on structure, believes in doing things right and wants to make a measurable difference in the packaging industry - this role was made for you.

The Company

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established Hertfordshire-based packaging distributor known for its quality, reliability and long-standing relationships with some of the UK's most respected brands.

With over three decades of consistent growth and zero redundancies in 35+ years, this company values loyalty, innovation and sustainability. As part of their long-term commitment to environmental responsibility, they're investing in a dedicated Compliance & Sustainability Lead to ensure excellence in both systems and culture.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own the systems: Manage the company's ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and lead the implementation of ISO 14001 across the business.
• Drive change: Identify, lead, and report on sustainability initiatives that benefit the environment, customers, and business.
• Ensure compliance: Oversee BRC compliance and ensure alignment with all packaging waste regulations.
• Master the data: Collect, track, and analyse environmental and compliance data-supporting internal audits, regulatory reporting, and customer submissions.
• Keep things smooth: Submit accurate EPR data, authorise relevant invoices and maintain structured documentation.
• Be the go-to: Collaborate across departments and liaise with auditors, agencies and key customers to uphold quality and compliance standards.
• Train and inform: Support awareness and training initiatives to embed best practices in sustainability and compliance.

Who We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing ISO 9001 and implementing ISO 14001 systems
• Experience in packaging, logistics, or supply chain environments
• Strong understanding of UK Packaging Waste Regulations and packaging data reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive
• Confident managing projects independently and seeing them through to completion
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office (especially Excel); familiarity with compliance or quality software is a plus
• Awareness of sustainability trends and reporting frameworks is desirable

Bonus Points For

• A degree in Environmental Science, Quality Management, Engineering or similar
• Lead/Internal Auditor qualification in ISO 9001 or ISO 14001

What's on Offer

• Monthly gross profit bonus and annual performance bonus
• Private healthcare, life insurance, and health club membership
• Interest-free employee loans (for housing, travel, etc.)
• Free daily fruit, drinks, and snacks
• Exceptional job security - the company has never made a redundancy in 35+ years
• Unique learning culture with regular team development sessions
• A supportive, stable environment where your voice matters