Environmental and Compliance Advisor

Ciwmjobs; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Car allowance

Pension

Private healthcare

Job summary

Ciwmjobs is seeking an Environmental and Compliance Advisor to support environmental compliance across operations. You will report to the Head of Environmental & Compliance and provide practical guidance to site teams to ensure alignment with permits, waste regulation and internal standards.

Responsibilities include auditing, governance, policy development and driving continuous improvement in environmental performance across sites, while promoting a safety-first culture and effective

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Management or related field.
• Knowledge of UK environmental legislation and permits.
• Experience dealing with environmental regulators.
• Lead with integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice on environmental legislation, permits and licences.
• Support internal compliance systems, audits and assurance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance across sites.
• Develop and maintain environmental policies and management systems.
• Coach sites and promote a safety-first culture.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Waste management

Regulatory affairs

Auditing

Leadership

Education

Environmental Management degree

Chartered status or professional body

Tools

ISO 14001

Job description

The Environmental and Compliance Advisor supports environmental compliance across operations. Reporting to the Head of Environmental & Compliance, the role provides practical advice, guidance and assurance to site teams, helping ensure operations remain aligned with environmental permits, waste regulation, Duty of Care obligations, internal standards and relevant management systems.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within its sector. They are a values-led business where Safety First, Teamwork, Ownership, Excellence and Integrity shape how we work every day.

Description

• Environmental Compliance & Regulation-Provide practical advice and assurance on environmental legislation, permits and licences across operations, including Environment Agency permits, waste carrier requirements, Duty of Care and relevant ISO standards.
• Auditing, Risk & Governance-Support internal compliance systems, audit plans and routine assurance activity.
• Environmental Performance & Sustainability- Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance across sites. Oversee waste classification, acceptance procedures, and material movements
• Advice, Coaching & Site Support- Promote Safety First value and support a culture where environmental compliance and safe operations are treated as connected priorities.
• Policies, Systems & Training-Develop, implement and maintain environmental policies, procedures and management systems.

Monday - Friday (Days)

Profile

• Environmental compliance experience within waste, recycling, resource management, industrial services, logistics, manufacturing or another regulated operational environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK environmental legislation and permitting.
• Proven experience dealing with environmental regulators.
• ISO 1401 or similar management system leadership experience.
• Positive, collaborative leadership style; able to inspire and align teams.
• High integrity with a strong sense of accountability
• Degree or professional qualification in Environmental Management, Science, Engineering or similar. Chartered status or membership of a relevant professional body.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000 per annum
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial leadership environment with strong Group backing.
• Competitive package including performance bonus, car allowance, pension and private healthcare