Environment Compliance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking an Environment Compliance Manager in Birmingham. The role involves overseeing environmental compliance, developing procedures, and providing training across the Group. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and relevant experience in waste management.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in an environmental management role in waste management.
• In-depth knowledge of current and proposed environmental legislation.
• Understanding of waste management activities and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the assessment and management of compliance across the Group.
• Develop, update, and review Group and divisional procedures.
• Liaise with Environmental Regulators over compliance issues.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Regulatory Knowledge

Training Development

Education

Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science

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Environment Compliance Manager, Birmingham

Client: Biffa

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b1874a9a0ba6

Job Views: 2

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

A quick look at the role.

The Environment Compliance Manager is responsible for the development and improvement of environmental compliance across all waste management operations, particularly in relation to environmental permits and compliance with relevant directly applicable legislation. You will have input into the implementation and communication of the Group Environment Strategy to the business, support and training to operating divisions, and regular performance reporting.

Your core responsibilities

• Support the assessment and management of compliance across the Group, including assisting with the rollout and implementation of the Group Environment Strategy to improve legal performance.
• Support on the provision of detailed specialist environmental legal and technical advice, guidance, and analysis across the business in relation to current operations and compliance issues.
• Develop, update, and review Group and divisional procedures and guidance to drive best practice and ensure legal compliance.
• Assist in the production and delivery of training packages across the group to ensure understanding of environmental risks, compliance, and legislation.
• Produce bespoke audit programs to ensure strategies outlined in the Group Environmental Compliance Strategy are being followed, executed, and reported to senior management, ensuring ongoing compliance with environmental permits and management plans.
• Manage and verify environmental compliance statistics, produce reports, and communicate findings across the Group.
• Review operational tasks to prevent non-compliances, assess legislation, and develop compliant processes, providing guidance and coaching to operational staff.
• Liaise with Environmental Regulators over compliance issues, incident management, investigations, and enforcement actions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or a similar relevant subject
• Hands-on experience in an environmental management role in waste management, including dealing with regulatory bodies and incident investigations
• In-depth knowledge of current and proposed environmental and regulatory legislation
• Understanding of waste management activities and techniques

Biffa – we’re changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether turning it into sustainable power, recycling it, or keeping it off the streets, we see every day as an opportunity to improve lives. Our 11,000+ employees share this vision, offering rewarding, challenging, but never dull careers.

We value diversity and equality, fostering a creative and effective working environment.