Environmental & Compliance Manager - Waste / Recycling

Smartsearch Recruitment Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartsearch Recruitment Ltd in Dudley is seeking an experienced Environmental & Compliance Manager to own environmental compliance across our waste and recycling operations. You will navigate regulatory changes, manage permits and liaise with regulatory bodies to support growth.

The role requires deep knowledge of environmental legislation, waste classifications, and ISO management systems, with strong communication across diverse teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental/compliance within waste management, recycling or resource recovery sectors.
• Ability to interpret regulatory change and translate into practical actions for business.
• Experience dealing with Environment Agency and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental permits, exemptions, variations and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with waste and environmental legislation, including digital waste tracking.
• Maintain oversight of waste classifications, codes, documentation, movements and downstream outlets.
• Liaise with Environment Agency and other regulators as required.
• Manage water discharge consents and other environmental notifications.
• Support planning, permitting and environmental requirements for new sites and expansion projects.
• Support ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 management systems.
• Advise operational teams on environmental compliance and regulatory changes.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Waste management

Regulatory liaison

ISO 14001 knowledge

Job description

Environmental & Compliance Manager (Waste & Recycling) | c£50-£55k + Benefits | Dudley

Take ownership of environmental compliance. Navigate regulatory change. Support future growth.

We are recruiting for an experienced Environmental & Compliance Manager to join a well-established business operating within the waste management, recycling and resource recovery sector.

This is a newly created role, responsible for environmental compliance and waste compliance across several local operations. With increasing regulation and a number of future development projects planned, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business remains compliant while supporting its continued growth.

Compliance & Environmental Manager - The Role

Reporting directly to a Director and working closely with operational management and a wider group environmental function, you'll take hands-on responsibility for environmental compliance, including:

• Managing environmental permits, exemptions, variations and associated regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant waste and environmental legislation, including evolving requirements such as digital waste tracking.
• Maintaining oversight of waste classifications, codes, documentation, movements and downstream outlets.
• Liaising directly with the Environment Agency and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Managing water discharge consents and other environmental notifications.
• Supporting planning, permitting and environmental requirements for new sites, operational changes and expansion projects.
• Supporting integrated management systems including ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
• Advising operational teams and management on environmental compliance and regulatory change.

About You

Previous environmental/compliance experience within the waste management, recycling or resource recovery sector is required.

We're looking for an experienced Environmental Manager, Environmental Compliance Manager, Waste Compliance Manager or similar who understands the regulatory environment and can apply that knowledge practically within an operational business.

• Working knowledge of Environmental Permitting Regulations within waste/recycling.
• Experience managing environmental permits, exemptions and compliance requirements.
• Good knowledge of waste classifications, codes, duty of care and associated documentation.
• Experience dealing directly with the Environment Agency.
• Understanding of waste movements and downstream outlet compliance.
• Knowledge of ISO management systems, particularly ISO 14001.
• The ability to interpret regulatory change and translate it into practical actions for the business.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across operations, senior management, regulators and external stakeholders.
• Relevant environmental or waste management qualifications would be advantageous, although practical industry experience is more important.
• Experience of international waste shipments would be beneficial but isn't essential.