Environmental Coordinator

conAK; Beccles; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing business in the UK seeks an Environmental Coordinator for a permanent site-based role near Beccles. This position offers genuine ownership and visibility, overseeing environmental responsibilities independently while collaborating with safety and operational teams. Ideal for both emerging and experienced professionals, the role promises a stable working environment with strong support. The role requires organisational skills and a proactive approach, suitable for Environmental or Sustainability graduates or candidates with relevant industry experience. Salary is £35,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Open to graduates with a degree in Environmental or Sustainability.
• Candidates with prior Environmental experience welcome.
• Must be proactive and organised for site responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for environmental matters on-site.
• Work closely with onsite Health & Safety and operational teams.
• Conduct environmental audits and lead sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Environmental knowledge

Education

B.Sc. in Environmental or Sustainability

Job description

We are working with a well-established food manufacturing business to recruit a site-based Environmental Coordinator for a permanent position at one of their flagship UK operations.

This role has been created following the departure of the previous post-holder and presents an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to step into a role with genuine ownership and visibility. The site has been supported in the short term by interim HSE resource and external environmental consultancy, with key environmental audits now complete. The focus now is on securing a long-term hire to take responsibility for the function moving forward.

The position is fully site-based at a manufacturing facility operating across two neighbouring factories, working closely with onsite Health & Safety and operational teams including Engineering, Hygiene, and Production.

You will be the sole Environmental representative on site. This is a practical, hands‑on role suited to someone comfortable operating at site level while being supported by a broader group framework.

Environmental Coordinator

Location: Near Beccles (site based)

Salary: £35,000 + benefits

Employment Type: Permanent

Candidate Profile

• Our client is open to a range of backgrounds and will consider:
• Environmental or Sustainability graduates (BSc or similar) with limited industry experience, or
• Candidates with prior Environmental experience gained within manufacturing, industrial, or regulated environments
• The successful individual will be organised, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of environmental matters on site.

Working Pattern

• Fully site-based (5 days per week)
• 40 hours per week
• Typical hours: 8:00am–4:30pm with a 30-minute lunch
• Reasonable flexibility on start and finish times

Package

• Salary: £35,000

Why Consider This Role?

• Permanent opportunity with clear accountability and scope
• Strong support network despite being the sole site Environmental lead
• Stable, well‑invested manufacturing environment
• Suitable for both emerging and experienced Environmental professionals

For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.