Hazardous Waste Compliance Specialist

ELB Learning; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental training is seeking Hazardous Waste Compliance Specialists to localize a U.S.-based training program. This remote freelance role requires expertise in compliance regulations across several European countries, with responsibilities that include content localization and ensuring legal accuracy in training materials. Join a global team to support sustainable waste practices and make a real impact.

Benefits

Flexible remote contract role

Collaborate with a global team

Significant impact on environmental practices

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in your country’s hazardous waste compliance regulations.
• Experience in environmental consulting, compliance, or waste management.
• Ability to communicate regulatory concepts clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Review and localize course content for hazardous waste regulations.
• Provide expert insights on waste classification, accumulation, and reporting.
• Ensure legal accuracy and support virtual instructor-led training if qualified.

Skills

Expertise in hazardous waste compliance regulations

Environmental consulting

Waste management knowledge

Clear communication in English

Curriculum development experience

Education

Relevant national certifications (e.g., WAMITAB, NEBOSH)

Job description

Hazardous Waste Compliance Specialist

Freelance / Remote: – France, Germany, Italy, Spain or the United Kingdom
Contract Type:Hourly Freelance Contract (1099 or C2C)
Location: Remote (within UK, France, Germany, Italy, or Spain)
Duration: Through December 2025, possible extension
Estimated Hours: ~30 total hours (approx. 5 hours/week, variable over several months)
Hourly Rate: $ to be determined / based on experience
Language Requirement: Fluent in English + local language
Start Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

ELB Learning is looking for several highly knowledgeable Hazardous Waste Compliance Specialists to support the localization of a U.S.-based training program to accurately reflect hazardous waste regulations and environmental practices in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

You’ll act as the country-specific Subject Matter Expert (SME)—ensuring all content aligns with your country's environmental laws, terminology, and best practices.

What You’ll Do

• Review and localize course content to reflect national hazardous waste regulations.

• Provide expert insights on:

  • Waste classification and profiling

  • Generator status

  • Accumulation, recordkeeping, and reporting

  • Emergency response and transport

  • Waste planning and minimization

• Ensure legal accuracy and cultural relevance in training content.

• Optionally support virtual instructor-led training (vILT), if qualified.

You’re a Great Fit If You Have:

• Proven expertise in your country’s hazardous waste compliance regulations.

• Experience in environmental consulting, compliance, or waste management.

• Deep knowledge of waste-related topics such as profiling, minimization, and reporting.

• Ability to communicate regulatory concepts clearly and accurately in English.

• Bonus: Experience with corporate training or curriculum development.

Nice to Have (But Not Required):

• Relevant national certifications such as:

  • UK: WAMITAB, NEBOSH, CIWM

  • Germany: Abfallbeauftragter, Gefahrgutbeauftragter

  • France: CSTMD, ICPE knowledge

  • Italy: RSPP/ASPP, Albo Gestori Ambientali

  • Spain: Consejero de Seguridad, Gestión de Residuos Peligrosos

• Experience delivering or designing virtual instructor-led training (vILT).

Why Work With ELB Learning?

• Flexible remote contract role

• Collaborate with a global team on a meaningful, compliance-critical project

• Make an impact by helping shape training that protects people and the planet

Ready to share your expertise?
Apply now and help us shape safer, more sustainable waste practices across Europe.