Head of Environmental Compliance

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Environmental Compliance to manage permitting and regulatory compliance for a global recycling specialist. This role involves liaising with regulators, overseeing environmental management plans, and driving governance improvements. Ideal candidates have a degree in an environmental discipline and significant experience in the waste sector.

Benefits

Car allowance

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience within the waste sector.
• Experience working with regulators, particularly the Environment Agency.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Managing the company's portfolio of environmental permits.
• Overseeing environmental management plans and submissions to regulators.
• Acting as the primary liaison with regulators.
• Driving continuous improvement in environmental governance.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or Chemistry

Professional qualifications (MCIWM, IEMA)

Job description

Overview

Head of Environmental Compliance

Liverpool | Salford | Leeds | Newcastle

Circa £90,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced environmental professional with strong expertise in permitting, compliance, and regulatory engagement, ready to lead compliance for a global recycling specialist?

If the answer to the above is yes, then you may be interested in the Head of Environmental Compliance role that I am currently recruiting for. My client is a global leader in the waste and recycling sector, operating across hundreds of sites worldwide and generating revenue more than £4 billion.

Responsibilities

• Managing the company\'s portfolio of environmental permits, exemptions, consents, and licences.
• Overseeing environmental management plans and statutory submissions to regulators, including the Environment Agency, SEPA and local authorities.
• Acting as the primary liaison with regulators, maintaining proactive relationships and ensuring robust compliance across operations.
• Driving continuous improvement in environmental governance and supporting regional SHEQ activities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within the waste sector, with strong knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• A degree in an environmental discipline (such as Environmental Science or Chemistry), ideally with professional qualifications (e.g. MCIWM, IEMA).
• Experience working with regulators, particularly the Environment Agency, and industry associations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Alex Lee on 01923 432 644 or

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