Environmental Compliance Officer

Biffa Waste Services; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management firm in West Sussex is seeking an Environmental Compliance Officer to ensure operations meet environmental regulations. You will conduct audits, manage permits, and lead assessments to minimize environmental impact while promoting sustainability. The ideal candidate will have NEBOSH certification and experience in waste management. The role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing career development and training

Generous pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Environmental Management certification or working towards it.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science or related field is desirable.
• Experience working in waste management and/or anaerobic digestion plants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and monitoring of environmental compliance.
• Manage permits and accurate environmental performance reporting.
• Lead environmental impact assessments.

Skills

NEBOSH Environmental Management

Laboratory experience with solid/liquid sampling and testing

Experience in waste management

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Overview

Help us make a difference as an Environmental Compliance Officer. We're looking for an Environmental Compliance Officer to join our team at the Biffa West Sussex MBT plant. You'll ensure operations meet all environmental regulations, focusing on monitoring, assessing, and reporting compliance to maintain high sustainability standards and minimise environmental impact.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, audits, and monitoring of air, water, waste, noise, and digestate to ensure compliance.
• Keep up to date with UK environmental legislation and ensure plant operations meet all requirements.
• Manage permits, registrations, and accurate reporting of environmental performance.
• Lead environmental impact assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Deliver training and promote awareness of environmental policies and best practices.
• Respond to incidents, investigate causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support and improve the Environmental Management System (EMS) to drive sustainability.
• Work with stakeholders, including regulators, communities, and engineering teams, to optimise compliance and odour control.

Requirements

Our essential requirements.

• NEBOSH Environmental Management (or working towards).
• Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, engineering, or related field (Desirable)
• Experience of working in waste management and/or anaerobic digestion plants.
• Laboratory experience with solid/liquid sampling and testing procedures.

Benefits

And here's why you'll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, we don't grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

And it's why we're the UK's No. 1 choice for business waste management.

Dedicated to diversity

At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It's why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.