Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Specialist - NWE

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Specialist to guide compliance efforts and advocate for sustainability in its product portfolio. Located in Reading, this role engages with external stakeholders and supports local initiatives, making a positive community impact. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and ample opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Fully paid on-the-job training

Access to mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental policy requirements is essential.
• Experience and passion for sustainability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations in the UK.
• Track and relay legislative changes to internal teams.
• Support community initiatives and local sales efforts.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors/Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Client:

Manpower

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

20.07.2025

Expiry Date:

03.09.2025

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Job Description:

Our client's ambition is to become the world's most sustainable technology company.

We are committed to developing and delivering an environmentally sustainable product portfolio, improving the sustainability of our own global operations, and partnering with our suppliers to reduce their environmental impact. We believe that our actions should address some of the greatest challenges we face as a society, including climate change, human rights, and digital equity. Our client believes in the power of ideas and that ideas thrive best in a culture of teamwork. That is why everyone - at every level in every function, is encouraged to have original ideas, to express them and to share them.

Join our team in either the Glasgow or Reading office!

Key Responsibilities

As part of this role, you will:

• Ensure product and services are compliant with environmental regulations and legislation within our North West Europe Market, with your main focus supporting compliance needs in the UK
• Track, influence and ensure compliance with legislative requirements on various iniatatives
• Keep internal teams aware of these changes by relaying the relevant requirements to our product development business units.
• Co-ordinate and attend meetings with industry associations key stakeholders and policy makers.
• Be a trusted advisor in the policy making process and use your understanding of environmental policy to help shape constructive policy proposals.
• Support local sales and marketing teams, our channel partners and our customers
• Locally support our clients community initiatives, to make a positive difference in the communities where we live and work.

Your profile

• Passion for sustainability and drive to make a positive difference.
• Bachelors/Master's degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and experience of understanding environmental policy requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advocacy / influencing skills - rallying support from internal and external stakeholders to deliver on our objectives.
• Enthusiasm, ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage fluid situations, then prioritize and take action with calm and efficiency, working at a fast pace in a flexible manner.
• Strong team-working skills.

Why you'll love it here:

• Innovative Environment: Join a team that's all about breaking new ground in tech
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm and so there is no weekend working!
• Competitive Salary: Earn between £35k and £40k depending on experience with 10% bonus
• Make An Impact: Work for a company that cares about sustainability and giving back
• Mentorship Isn't Just a Buzzword: You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and clear career progression paths with our learning and development manager
• Fully paid training on the job training
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays