Environmental Manager

The Collective Network; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is looking for an Environmental Manager who will be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental standards and driving sustainability initiatives. The role includes maintaining ISO management systems, analyzing environmental data, and leading waste reduction efforts, as well as supporting energy efficiency projects within a busy manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in environmental science or a related field, with strong knowledge of ISO standards and environmental legislation.

Qualifications

• Qualification in environmental science, sustainability, or energy management.
• Solid understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001.
• Experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and energy legislation.
• Confident data analysis and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems.
• Monitor and report emissions, waste streams, and resource use.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Lead environmental monitoring programmes.
• Track energy consumption and prepare performance reports.
• Oversee waste contractors to ensure compliant segregation, storage, recycling and disposal.

Skills

Understanding of ISO 14001

Understanding of ISO 50001

Data analysis skills

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Experience in manufacturing

Education

Qualification in environmental science or related field

Job description

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A food manufacturer are looking for an Environmental Manager to help make a real difference to ensure the company is meeting its environmental and energy goals. This company has some of the most recognisable products in the world! You will certainly have tasted these products at many global brands.

This role supports the site in meeting environmental and energy legislation, maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards, and driving sustainability performance. You’ll provide technical expertise, champion best practice, and help deliver ongoing improvements that reduce environmental impact and energy use across a busy manufacturing environment.

What you will be doing:

• Maintain and develop ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems, ensuring full compliance and audit readiness
• Keep up to date with environmental and energy legislation, advising the leadership team on changes and required actions
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and all associated reporting
• Monitor and report emissions, effluents, waste streams, and overall resource use
• Lead environmental monitoring programmes including air quality, noise, wastewater, and soil sampling
• Oversee waste contractors to ensure segregation, storage, recycling, and disposal are fully compliant
• Develop initiatives to reduce waste, emissions, and the use of hazardous substances
• Support investigations into environmental incidents and help deliver corrective actions
• Work with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to identify and deliver energy efficiency projects
• Track energy consumption and performance indicators, preparing clear reports for management review
• Support energy audits and ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 50001 requirements
• Promote energy awareness and support behavioural change initiatives across the site
• Prepare environmental and energy performance reports for internal stakeholders and regulators
• Track and analyse KPIs relating to environment and energy
• Maintain accurate environmental records, permits, and documentation
• Deliver environmental and energy awareness training to employees and contractors

What You’ll Bring

• A qualification in environmental science, sustainability, energy management, or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Solid understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001
• Experience within a manufacturing setting
• Strong knowledge of environmental and energy legislation
• Confident data analysis and reporting skills

If you would like to make a difference in a global company, please apply or get in touch with Owen on 01733 731939.