Environmental Compliance Leader - UK & Ireland Ops

Amazon Inc.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager to drive environmental operational excellence across sites. You will manage compliance programs for air emissions, wastewater, waste, and reporting, and report to the UK & IE Environmental Leader.

You will lead a team of waste coordinators, engage with regulatory authorities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed best practices, scale solutions, and ensure timely risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, audit or risk management.
• Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs including regulated waste, water, and air regulations.
• Experience communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including leadership, or in an operational role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or related field, or EQF-aligned qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental compliance across multiple UK & Ireland sites, including reporting to authorities.
• Drive development and application of environmental management systems and procedures; monitor site performance.
• Lead environmental risk programmes, manage schedules, scope, and regulatory outcomes within tolerance levels.
• Provide SME guidance on regulatory changes and scalable environmental solutions across the network.

Skills

MS Office

Compliance management

Environmental regulations

Stakeholder communication

Environmental basics (EQF)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences / Environmental Engineering / related field (EQF)

Job description

Amazon in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager to drive environmental operational excellence across sites. You will manage compliance programs for air emissions, wastewater, waste, and reporting, and report to the UK & IE Environmental Leader.

You will lead a team of waste coordinators, engage with regulatory authorities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed best practices, scale solutions, and ensure timely risk mitigation.