Environmental Manager

Pertemps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks manufacturing company is seeking an Environmental Manager to champion sustainability initiatives and compliance at their North London site. The role involves engaging frontline staff, leading environmental projects, and ensuring adherence to ISO 14001 standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and leadership skills, with a hands-on approach to driving cultural change in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving waste reduction projects.
• Strong track record in cultural change in manufacturing.
• Ability to engage and influence teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of environmental policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with legal and corporate requirements.
• Drive waste reduction and efficiency projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Environmental Science

Master’s degree (desirable)

Tools

NEBOSH certification

IEMA certification

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Manager

Location: Edmonton, North London. Site-based

Salary: £63,000 + bonus and generous pension contribution scheme

Are you a hands-on, resilient and proactive environmental professional ready to engage with frontline staff and drive a positive environmental culture?

If so, this is the job for you!

HSE Recruitment Network are recruiting for an Environmental Manager, with the opportunity to represent a dynamic, inclusive and innovative global leader in drinks manufacturing.

The role will be focused on leading and championing environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement at the site by implementing policies, managing risks, driving waste and resource efficiency, and engaging teams to achieve ambitious environmental goals.

Main Responsibilities:

• Act as the on-site Environmental expert, leading the implementation of environmental policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with legal and corporate requirements, and lead initiatives to deliver the site’s carbon and sustainability targets.
• Proactively seek and lead waste reduction and efficiency projects within manufacturing to drive measurable improvements.
• Coach front-line teams in environmental incident investigations and embed learnings into future practices.
• Serve as the site’s Environmental representative and main contact for the Environment Agency, including managing the Environmental Permit.
• Drive the site environmental plan, conduct internal audits, and manage/report on energy and water budgets.
• Sustain and manage compliance with ISO 14001 accreditation.
• Lead environmental risk management using Aspect & Impact assessments and collaborate with Manufacturing and Distribution teams to mitigate risks.
• Champion and role-model environmental initiatives and behaviours across the site.
• Apply root cause problem-solving to reduce environmental impact.

Essential Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, or related technical field is desirable (not mandatory); a master’s degree is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams.
• Track record of driving behavioural and cultural change in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Relevant certifications (NEBOSH, IEMA, or equivalent) are advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience leading waste reduction projects and delivering efficiency improvements.

Candidate profile:

• The ideal candidate will be hands-on, resilient, and proactive, with the energy and attitude to engage with frontline staff and drive a positive environmental culture.
• While technical knowledge is important, practical problem-solving skills and the ability to lead by example are prioritised over formal qualifications.
• Previous candidates with strong theoretical backgrounds struggled with the practical, people-focused aspects of the role; you are seeking someone who can effect real change on the shop floor.

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration: [e-mail] // 0121 454 5000

Alternatively, if you know of anyone who may be interested in this opportunity, please forward on our details.