EHS Compliance & Assurance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in battery technology is seeking an experienced EHS Compliance & Assurance Manager in Sunderland. The role is crucial for overseeing compliance activities, driving operational excellence, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. Candidates should possess strong leadership and EHS experience in a regulated environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and regulatory engagement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in EHS compliance in a COMAH environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Leadership in managing audit teams and ensuring compliance excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS Compliance & Assurance Strategy and audit programs.
• Oversee compliance tracking and action management.
• Implement training ensuring a strong compliance culture.

Skills

EHS compliance

audit management

problem-solving

analytical skills

communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

audit management systems

environmental performance tracking tools

Job description

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EHS Compliance & Assurance Manager, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Client:

AESC UK

Location:

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

AESC Group is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and battery energy storage systems (BESSs), with R&D centers and over 13 manufacturing bases in Japan, China, Europe, and the US. AESC invests heavily in next-generation technology to drive innovation and works with its strategic partners to continually push the boundaries of performance, safety, and efficiency.

We are going through a period of growth, and you need to be able to assist in taking us to the next level of processes and compliant procedures.

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.

Key Responsibilities

As an EHS Compliance & Assurance Manager, you will:

• 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.