Organics Manager - Renewable Energy

Astute People; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading renewable energy provider as an Organics Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in maximizing the beneficial use of biofertilizer. This exciting position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and the chance to work in a hybrid environment. You'll manage contractors, ensure compliance with regulations, and negotiate contracts with local farmers. If you have a passion for agriculture and want to make a genuine difference in the renewable energy sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 Days Annual Leave

Company Benefits

Opportunity to Make a Difference

Qualifications

• Current FACTS qualification or willingness to achieve it.
• Experience in applying recycling materials for agricultural benefit.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors and identify new clients for biofertilizer.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and farming regulations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Strategic Thinking

Education

FACTS Qualification

2 Years Industry Experience

Tools

Anaerobic Digestion Knowledge

Biogas Processes Knowledge

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading renewable energy provider that specialise in development and operation of Anaerobic Digestion plants across the UK. We are recruiting an Organics Manager to support their business model across their plants mainly in England.

The Organics Manager role comes with a salary up to 40,000, plus car allowance, excellent company benefits and hybrid working.

If you're wanting to work with a genuine major player in the UK's renewable energy space and have a great attitude and passion for agriculture and its benefits, then please apply below.


Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Head of Commercial you will:

• Manage contractors and identify new clients to maximise the beneficial use and financial return of biofertilizer
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including environmental and farming regulations
• Negotiate biofertilizer supply contracts with local farmers
• Identify and develop suitable storage locations
• Manage and audit contractors, ensuring adherence to budgets, revenue targets, and relevant contractual/compliance obligations
• Collaborate with key suppliers to drive value, maintain compliance, and enhance brand growth
• Optimise site operations and oversee the transport of materials from production sites to clients
• Manage accounts, ensuring alignment with budgets, revenue targets, and contractual obligations
• Advise clients on the proper use of materials to ensure compliance with certification scheme requirements
• Represent the company at internal meetings and external conferences
• Willing to travel to clients regularly

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Current and valid FACTS qualification (preferably), working towards it, or have the capability/desire to achieve it
• Experienced in applying recycling materials for land or agricultural benefit
• At least 2 years of relevant industry experience
• Knowledgeable of Anaerobic Digestion, biogas and feedstock processes
• Full UK Driving license

Personal skills

The Organics Manager role would suit someone who is/has:

• Excellent communication and able to successful build and maintain relationships.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strategic and innovative thinker and able to effectively work across all areas of business

Salary and benefits of the Organics Manager role

• Salary of 35,000 - 40,000, depending on experience
• Car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company benefits to be discussed
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a thriving sector

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.