Environmental Compliance Manager

NCC – Innovating for Industry; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 43,985 - 54,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

Company-paid private medical insurance

Up to 12.5% employer pension contribution

Job summary

A leading R&D facility in Bristol is looking for an Environmental Compliance Manager. This role involves developing and managing Environmental Management Systems, conducting audits, and promoting environmental practices across teams. Candidates should have experience in environmental management within manufacturing or high-risk environments. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with a focus on wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Career experience in a relevant Environmental Management role.
• Manufacturing, R&D, or Defence backgrounds essential.
• Ability and willingness to undertake DV level security clearance.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and best practices.
• Passion for promoting environmental awareness across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Environmental Management Systems.
• Conduct environmental audits and inspections.
• Monitor and analyze environmental performance data.
• Provide guidance on environmental issues to stakeholders.
• Deliver environmental training programs.
• Interpret Environment Agency permitting processes.

Skills

Environmental management experience

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Strong audit and assessment skills

Ability to conduct training programs

Cross-functional collaboration

Comfortable working independently

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent Environmental certificate

Job description

Overview

Environmental Compliance Manager - NCC – Innovating for Industry

Bristol based – 5 days on site most weeks with flexibility as needed

Salary: £43,985 to £54,083 per annum (experience dependent) plus 12.5% employer pension contribution and private medical insurance.

Security Clearance Required: You would be required to undergo DV level security clearance once in role. The ability to obtain government DV security clearance is mandatory for this position. Further information regarding the security clearance application process can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Summary: This role will initially be focused on contributing to the design and construction of our brand-new facility, attending and contributing to project/design meetings with a view to participating in project completion processes and then being part of the Facilities Management team that will inherit the facility in approximately 18 months.

You’ll focus on developing and implementing environmental strategies, policies, and initiatives to ensure NCC complies with environmental regulations and best practices, driving continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System, and enacting the company’s mission statement and objectives.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the role from the ground up. Act as a credible and informed ambassador for our environmental compliance/performance. From delivering training and leading audits to championing proactive initiatives, you will inspire a culture where environmental responsibility is integrated into everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Environmental Management Systems (EMS) to ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation, regulations, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Conduct environmental audits, assessments, and inspections. Ensure sites are fully prepared for internal and external audits relating to ISO, environmental and compliance aspects.
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on environmental issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor and analyse environmental performance data, identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and prepare reports for management review.
• Develop and deliver environmental training programs and awareness campaigns to educate employees and promote a culture of environmental sustainability.
• Interpret Environment Agency requirements and permitting processes on behalf of the NCC and be the point of contact for all EA matters.

Qualifications and experience

• Career experience in a relevant Environmental Management role, ideally in a complex and high risk environment.
• Manufacturing, R&D, or Defence backgrounds essential.
• Ability and willingness to undertake DV level security clearance.
• NEBOSH or equivalent Environmental certificate highly desired (DiPEnv).
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, regulations, and best practices.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Passion for promoting environmental awareness and training across teams.

What we offer

• Annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol.
• With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

About NCC

We bridge the gap between academia and industry, helping companies of all sizes to capitalise on cutting-edge innovations to deliver more. We do this at every stage of their journey and across the entire product lifecycle, from the earliest concept to end-of-life.

Part of the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult and the University of Bristol, we’ve evolved from our origins as the National Centre of Excellence in composite technology. We provide a gateway to world-class expertise, advanced facilities, and industrial collaboration. A not-for-profit organisation, we leverage these assets to complement our customers’ capabilities, helping them to develop their people, grow, compete, and succeed through technology and product leadership. As well as working with industrial partners, we help create the conditions that enable UK innovators and industry to thrive. This includes providing national and local decision-makers with insight and evidence to inform strategy, policy, and investment decisions.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Research Services and Manufacturing