Environment Manager

London Gatwick Airport; Crawley; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK airport is seeking an experienced Environment Manager to lead environmental compliance and performance efforts. This role requires a Chartered Environment professional with a strong track record in Sustainability. The position offers a competitive package including a salary from £62,961, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Join us to make a significant impact within the organization and support its sustainability strategy.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Share scheme

Pension

Lifestyle insurance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Environment and Sustainability compliance at a senior level.
• Ability to audit and support Business Units in compliance.
• Experience managing environmental permits including UK ETS, MCP, and Waste.

Responsibilities

• Drive exceptional environmental performance across Gatwick Airport.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards and procedures.
• Provide support to the team of environmental professionals.
• Lead the development of proactive environmental initiatives.

Skills

Chartered Environment professional

Track record in delivering Environmental objectives

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Strong leadership and supervisory skills

Education

Accredited Institution certification (e.g. ISEP)

Job description

Environment Manager

From £62,961 + £4,750 Flex Allowance + Up to 20% Bonus + Benefits

This opportunity is a 12 month fixed term contract

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick

Where will your career take you?

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel... you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.

What's the role?

The Environment Manager is accountable for driving exceptional environmental performance across Gatwick Airport through the strategic application of GAL's integrated management systems, including ISO 14001. The Environment Manager will act as a key enabler in delivering Gatwick's environmental compliance requirements and commitments, supporting long-term resilience and sustainable growth. This role ensures that environmental priorities are embedded within operational decision-making and aligned with the airport's broader business and sustainability strategy.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure that clear, accessible, and up-to-date environmental standards and procedures are in place across all business units, enabling consistent compliance and best practice.
• Manage and monitor all environmental consents, permits, and licenses, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements. Act as the key liaison with environmental regulators and ensure timely submissions and renewals.
• Provide strategic direction and support to the team of environmental professionals, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary information, tools, and guidance to champion the HS&E agenda.
• Drive the implementation of GAL's HS&E strategy and the Second Decade of Change programme, ensuring alignment with the airport's overarching business objectives.
• Lead the development and delivery of proactive environmental initiatives, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify and manage environmental risks and opportunities.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Chartered Environment professional with an accredited Institution (eg. ISEP), with expertise in Environment and Sustainability compliance at a senior level
• Proven track record in the delivery of Environmental objectives associated typically with extensive experience.
• Ability to audit and support Business Units as the airports management system moves towards a more devolved system.
• Proven ability to influence others, including senior stakeholders
• Strong leadership, supervisory skills and experience
• Airport operational experience preferable
• Experience managing and ensuring compliance with environmental permits is desirable (including UK ETS, MCP and Waste)

What's in it for you?We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.

Whatever your interests and ambitions, wherever you want your journey to take you, London Gatwick could be the place where your career really does... well... take off.

Click apply to begin your journey, your way with London Gatwick.

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