Regional Biogas Compliance Officer

Astute People; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in the UK is seeking a Regional Compliance Officer to oversee environmental compliance and safety across various sites. This role involves conducting audits, reporting to the Environmental Permitting Manager, and ensuring adherence to ISO and health and safety standards. The ideal candidate should hold a NEBOSH Diploma and have a passion for environmental issues. The position offers a salary up to £45,000 plus benefits, including a car allowance and healthcare.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Life assurance

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in Health & Safety required.
• Experience in environmental compliance or health and safety role is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead external inspections from regulatory bodies.
• Carry out integrated management system audits.
• Draft responses and identify cost-effective solutions.
• Complete annual reports and pollution inventory.
• Submit permit variations and renewals to relevant agencies.
• Develop and review risk assessments and SOPs.

Skills

Experience with ISO standards

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Commitment to environmental issues

Ability to conduct audits

Education

NEBOSH Diploma in Health & Safety

Environmental Management qualification (IEMA, CEnv)

Job description

Overview

Astute's Renewable Energy team is partnering with a UK leading business in anaerobic digestion that provides cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management. We are looking to recruit a Regional Compliance Officer to support our clients' sites located in Wales, the Midlands, the Southeast and West Region.

The vital Regional Compliance Officer role comes with a salary of up to £45,000 (depending on experience), a discretionary bonus, pension, life assurance, ongoing training, development and progression.

If you're an experienced Compliance Officer and are looking to work for one of the largest biogas operators in the UK and are a cutting edge, bold and inspirational business, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Environmental Permitting Manager and leading in external inspections/visits from regulatory bodies (EA/HSE/APHA/PLA).
• Carrying out integrated management system audits (IMS, e.g. ISO and PAS 110 re-certification audits).
• Drafting responses and identifying pragmatic and cost‑effective solutions.
• Completing annual reports, pollution inventory and improvement condition returns for the sites as required by the permits.
• Completing and submitting permit variations and renewals to the EA and APHA.
• Development and review of relevant risk assessments, SOPs, training and driving safety improvements throughout the business.
• Other duties as required.

Professional qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Health & Safety and/or Environmental Management qualification (IEMA, CEnv).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Personal skills

• Experience with ISO and NEBOSH standards.
• Previous experience working in an environmental compliance or health and safety role.
• A passion for the environment and being involved in its upkeep.
• Willingness to travel between sites multiple times per week.

Salary and benefits

• Salary of up to £45,000.
• Car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• The chance to join a leader in the renewable energy sector.

Equal Opportunities

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.