Environmental Compliance Manager

BioticNRG; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BioticNRG in the South West of England is seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Manager to lead regulatory compliance across four food waste Anaerobic Digestion facilities. You will govern environmental permits, reporting, audits and emissions management to ensure operational excellence and regulatory alignment.

You will liaise with Environment Agency and other authorities, manage incident investigations, maintain ISO 14001/9001 frameworks, and drive continuous improvement with site

Qualifications

• Significant experience in environmental compliance within waste management or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental Permitting Regulations and waste legislation.
• Experience conducting environmental audits and managing corrective actions.
• Excellent technical report writing and regulatory communication skills.
• Strong analytical and data management capabilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental regulatory compliance across four AD facilities in the South West of England.
• Govern Environmental Permits, PAS 110, ABPR, and related UK environmental legislation.
• Coordinate audits, incident management and environmental reporting.
• Develop and implement environmental audit programmes and track corrective actions.
• Lead Odour & Emissions management and risk assessments.
• Maintain and improve Environmental and Quality Management Systems (ISO related).
• Engage regulators and local communities to uphold a positive environmental culture.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Waste management

Regulatory reporting

Auditing

Data analysis

Regulatory communication

Travel readiness

Education

WAMITAB/CoTC qualification

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

Job description

Company Overview

BioticNRG is a leading UK bioenergy and resource recovery business, transforming organic waste into renewable energy and sustainable products.

Through a growing portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants and resource recovery facilities, we are helping decarbonise transport, agriculture and energy whilst building a scalable platform for long-term growth.

We are an entrepreneurial organisation with deep engineering expertise operating in a dynamic sector at the heart of the energy transition. Our success is built on the quality of our people, our collaborative culture and a willingness to back talented individuals with responsibility early in their careers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Manager to join our team.

The Environmental Compliance Manager will be responsible for ensuring environmental regulatory compliance across four food waste Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facilities in the South West of England. The role provides technical leadership and governance to maintain compliance with Environmental Permits, PAS 110 standards, Animal By-Product Regulations (ABPR), and wider UK environmental legislation while supporting operational excellence and sustainable business performance. The position acts as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities and leads compliance audits, environmental reporting, incident management, and environmental management systems

Duties

Your tasks will include, but not limited to the following:

Regulatory Compliance & Permitting

• Act as the primary contact for the Environment Agency and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintain compliance with all Environmental Permits, licences, exemptions, and consent conditions.
• Monitor legislative changes and implement required site compliance measures.
• Support sites during regulatory inspections and audits.

Environmental Monitoring & Reporting

• Manage statutory environmental reporting requirements and submissions.
• Oversee emissions monitoring, waste tracking, waste transfer documentation, and environmental performance reporting.
• Ensure accurate environmental records are maintained and readily accessible for inspection.
• Analyse compliance data and identify trends requiring action.

Digestate Quality & PAS 110 Compliance

• Ensure digestate products consistently meeting PAS 110 standards and associated quality protocols.
• Manage compliance with Animal By-Product Regulations (ABPR).
• Coordinate testing programmes and maintain certification requirements.
• Work closely with operational teams to resolve process issues impacting product quality.

Environmental Audits

• Develop and implement a structured environmental audit programme covering all four facilities.
• Conduct compliance inspections and identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Track corrective and preventative actions to closure.
• Provide compliance performance reports to senior management.

Odour & Emissions Management

• Lead implementation and review of Odour Management Plans.
• Monitor environmental impacts relating to feedstock handling, storage, and processing.
• Investigate complaints and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure biofilters and other control measures are operating effectively.

Incident Investigation & Risk Management

• Lead investigations into environmental incidents and near misses.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans.
• Prepare reports for regulators and senior management where required.
• Support emergency response activities and environmental risk assessments.

Management Systems

• Maintain and improve Environmental Management Systems and Quality Management Systems.
• Support ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 compliance initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement projects across all operational sites.
• Develop environmental procedures, policies, and training materials.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Develop positive relationships with regulators, landowners, contractors, and local communities.
• Respond professionally to environmental enquiries and complaints.
• Promote a strong environmental culture across all sites.

Requirements

Essential:

• Significant experience in environmental compliance within waste management, anaerobic digestion, biogas, recycling, or a related regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental Permitting Regulations, Duty of Care requirements, and waste legislation.
• Experience conducting environmental audits and managing corrective action programmes.
• Excellent technical report writing and regulatory communication skills.
• Strong analytical and data management capabilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel regularly between sites.

Desirable:

• WAMITAB / CoTC qualification or experience operating under a Competence Management System.
• Experience with Anaerobic Digestion operations.
• Knowledge of PAS 110, ABPR, BCS and ADRF requirements.
• Understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.

This is a full time position, Monday-Friday 40 hours per week, offering a competitive salary plus benefits.