Environmental Specialist , Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP)

Amazon; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon UK Services Ltd. is seeking an Environmental Specialist to lead environmental compliance across the UK and Ireland.

You will partner with site leaders to implement procedures, manage inspections, and drive improvements in emissions, water, waste and biodiversity. You will report to the Environmental Leader for the UK via the EU Environmental Assurance and Protection team, supporting cross‑functional operations and training teams to ensure regulatory and Amazon standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, audit or risk management.
• Experience with all Microsoft Office applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in the Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or related field of study, or equivalent level of qualification in line with the EQF.

Responsibilities

• Site Environmental Compliance & Reporting — Manage and execute environmental compliance across assigned sites, covering air emissions, surface water, wastewater, waste, biodiversity, and other regulated areas.
• Environmental Inspections & Performance Monitoring — Complete environmental inspections, monitor site metrics, and analyse trends to identify improvements and drive corrective actions.
• Environmental Management Systems & Standards — Support development and implementation of environmental management systems and enforce Amazon environmental standards.
• Waste Management & Regulatory Engagement — Support waste management activities including classification, reporting, and permitting requirements.
• Environmental Programme Execution & Collaboration — Support execution of environmental tasks within broader Environmental Programmes and share best practices.

Skills

Compliance experience

Audit experience

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Our team is seeking an Environmental Specialist who will be responsible for managing environmental compliance within the UK & Ireland. They will also provide technical support at our existing operations and future expansion across the UK.

Description

Our team is seeking an Environmental Specialist who will be responsible for managing environmental compliance within the UK & Ireland. They will also provide technical support at our existing operations and future expansion across the UK.

The Environmental Specialist will report to the Environmental Leader for the UK through the EU Environmental Assurance and Protection team.

The Environmental Specialist will partner with the operations leadership teams to execute company environmental procedures and ensure compliance with all applicable specific country, state/province, region and local regulations. Utilizing risk assessments and compliance evaluations, this individual will lead site specific continuous improvement initiatives to minimize environmental aspects and impacts and communicate and implement best practices. They must be able to work with the teams to ensure success for business support. This role entails 50% travel to multiple sites across the UK/Ireland.

Key job responsibilities

• Site Environmental Compliance & Reporting — Manage and execute environmental compliance across assigned sites, covering air emissions, surface water, wastewater, waste, biodiversity, and other regulated areas. Prepare and submit all required regulatory, national, and internal environmental reporting.
• Environmental Inspections & Performance Monitoring — Complete environmental inspections (including waste, wastewater, and surface water), monitor site metrics, and analyse weekly and monthly trends to identify where improvements are needed. For all deficiencies, develop and drive corrective action plans through to resolution.
• Environmental Management Systems & Standards — Support the development, improvement, and application of environmental management control systems and procedures. Assist in implementing and enforcing Amazon environmental standards across operations, maintenance, and construction teams, including supporting the roll‑out of environmental training.
• Waste Management & Regulatory Engagement — Support waste management activities including classification, reporting, and permitting requirements. Cooperate with environmental authorities on notification, permitting, and approval procedures across relevant environmental disciplines.
• Environmental Programme Execution & Collaboration — Support the execution of environmental tasks associated with the implementation of broader Environmental Programmes, contributing to regulation‑based outcomes and continuous improvement. Share knowledge and best practice across the team, support peers in building environmental capability, and contribute to team learning to strengthen the network's collective environmental performance.

A day in the life

You will be working with your sites, engaging teams and stakeholders to deliver effective environmental compliance. Once solutions are found you will find how to train the teams, and have the right Standard Operating Procedures in place to ensure continuous delivery.

The ability to flex is essential in this role, as priorities will change on an almost daily basis and as a team, we need to be able to respond accordingly.

About The Team

The Environmental Assurance and Protection team protects Amazon businesses and supports the needs of our customers by proactively mitigating environmental regulatory risks and protecting the environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, audit or risk management
• Experience with all Microsoft Office applications
• Bachelor’s degree in the Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or related field of study, or equivalent level of qualification in line with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs including regulated waste, water, and air regulations in accordance with applicable laws
• Experience working in relevant industries such as law, customer service, investigations, risk, compliance or project management
• Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization

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Company

- Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Job ID: A10596692