EHS Compliance & Assurance Manager

AESC UK; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK based company in Sunderland is seeking an experienced EHS Compliance & Assurance Manager to oversee audit programs and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. This role involves managing a team and driving continuous improvement in environmental health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in EHS compliance within a COMAH-regulated environment and a strong understanding of ISO standards. The company offers competitive benefits including enhanced life assurance and flexible working options.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Dental plan

Flexible working conditions

Pay based appraisal

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in EHS compliance, audit management, and assurance within a COMAH-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and British & European environmental legislation.
• Leadership experience managing audit teams.
• Proven ability to engage with regulators and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS Compliance & Assurance Strategy aligning with regulatory standards.
• Develop and oversee audit programs for ISO standards.
• Manage KPI tracking for environmental and safety performance metrics.
• Coordinate internal and external audits across departments.

Skills

EHS compliance management

Audit management

Regulatory engagement

KPI monitoring

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit management systems

Environmental performance tracking tools

Job description

Overview

EHS Compliance & Assurance Manager
Department: SHEQ
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Sunderland

We're looking for an experienced and highly skilled EHS Compliance & Assurance Manager to lead audit programs, compliance tracking, KPI reporting, and action management for AESC UK. This high-impact leadership role will oversee environmental, health, and safety assurance activities, ensuring adherence to ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and upper-tier COMAH regulations.

As a trusted advisor within the SHEQ department, you'll lead a team of EHS Audit & Compliance Support Engineers, driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and regulatory engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS Compliance & Assurance Strategy, ensuring all audit, tracking, and reporting activities align with regulatory standards and business objectives.
• Develop and oversee audit programs, ensuring adherence to ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and COMAH regulations.
• Manage KPI tracking, monitoring environmental and safety performance metrics to drive continuous improvements.
• Oversee compliance tracking and action management, ensuring all corrective measures are completed efficiently.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring thorough preparation and execution across departments.
• Lead regulatory reporting, engaging with environmental agencies, auditors, and key industry stakeholders.
• Support and guide EHS Audit & Compliance Support Engineers, mentoring and ensuring audit processes are effectively managed.
• Ensure alignment with sustainability frameworks, managing compliance with carbon trading, ESOS, and environmental policy updates.
• Implement training and awareness programs, ensuring the business maintains a strong compliance culture.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring environmental, health, and safety standards evolve with regulatory and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in EHS compliance, audit management, and assurance within a COMAH-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, British & European environmental legislation, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to engage with regulators, auditors, and key industry stakeholders, ensuring alignment with environmental policies.
• Leadership experience, managing and guiding audit teams while driving compliance excellence.
• Expertise in KPI monitoring, audit coordination, compliance reporting, and corrective action management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, ensuring audit findings translate into actionable improvements.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence change and drive business-wide compliance culture.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, audit management systems, and environmental performance tracking tools.

AESC Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase / sell scheme
• Enhanced life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
• Dental plan
• Summer and Christmas savings club
• Flexible working *office roles
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pay based appraisal
• Employee referral scheme
• Discounted gym membership