Environment Compliance Manager

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Casanovas Recruitment seeks an Environmental Compliance Manager to lead environmental compliance across the business, shaping strategy and ensuring products, processes and supply chains meet environmental and regulatory requirements. You will work with suppliers, customers and senior leadership to advance sustainability objectives.

Hybrid working is available, with a competitive package and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental compliance, sustainability, ESG, or responsible sourcing.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing audits, certifications and supplier compliance programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance activities across the business.
• Manage supplier due diligence and responsible sourcing programmes.
• Oversee FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody certification processes and audits.
• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental and product regulations.
• Act as the SME for environmental legislation and certification requirements.
• Build relationships with suppliers, certification bodies and regulatory authorities.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain compliance records.
• Develop policies, procedures and training materials to drive compliance awareness.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Stakeholder management

Audits & certifications

Regulatory knowledge

Influence and change

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Environmental Compliance Manager

Are you passionate about sustainability, environmental compliance, and responsible sourcing?

Casanovas Recruitment looking for an experienced Environmental Compliance Manager to play a key role in driving environmental best practice across a well-established and growing organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape compliance strategy, influence business decisions, and work closely with suppliers, customers, and senior leadership teams.

This role offers the chance to make a real impact by ensuring products, processes, and supply chains meet environmental and regulatory requirements while supporting the business's sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance activities across the business.
• Manage supplier due diligence and responsible sourcing programmes.
• Oversee FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody certification processes and audits.
• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental and product regulations.
• Act as the subject matter expert for environmental legislation and certification requirements.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, certification bodies, industry organisations, and regulatory authorities.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Develop policies, procedures, and training materials to drive compliance awareness throughout the business.
• Produce reports and updates for senior management and key stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging legislation and industry developments to ensure ongoing compliance.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within Environmental Compliance, Sustainability, ESG, Responsible Sourcing, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing audits, certifications, and supplier compliance programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and drive change across a business.
• Experience within timber, manufacturing, construction products, or supply chain environments would be advantageous.
• French language skills would be beneficial but are not essential.

What's On Offer?

Opportunity to lead and influence environmental strategy

Join a business committed to sustainability and responsible sourcing

Hybrid working environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development and progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team culture