Regional Compliance Officer

Biogen UK; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions provider is seeking a Regional Compliance Officer to support compliance initiatives across the Wales & West region. The role involves conducting internal audits, assisting with Health and Safety management, and liaising with regulatory bodies. Ideal candidates will have strong environmental compliance knowledge and experience in auditing. This position offers a competitive salary with additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

4% employer pension

x4 life assurance

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental systems and compliance regulations.
• Understanding of ISO standards and auditing processes.
• Ability to conduct environmental inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal inspections and audits for compliance.
• Lead external inspections and draft responses to regulatory bodies.
• Assist in Health and Safety matters, including risk assessments and training.

Skills

Environmental compliance knowledge

Internal auditing skills

Health and Safety understanding

Effective communication

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Overview

Regional Compliance Officer - Wales & West Region

To provide support and assistance to the Environmental Permitting Manager and the Compliance team in all areas of compliance.

Responsibilities

• To undertake frequent internal environmental, quality and safety inspections and audits.
• To support and where appropriate take the lead in external inspections/visits from regulatory bodies (EA/NRW/HSE/APHA/PLA), appointed consultants, integrated management system audits (IMS, i.e. ISO and PAS 110 re-certification audits). To take the lead in drafting responses and identifying pragmatic and cost-effective solutions.
• To complete annual reports, pollution inventory and improvement condition returns for the sites as required by the permits.
• To complete and submit permit variations and renewals to the EA, NRW and APHA.
• To provide assistance to the Environmental Permitting Manager and Health & Safety Manager with all matters relating to Health and Safety, including but not limited to, the development and review of relevant risk assessments, SOPs, training and driving safety improvements throughout the business.
• This role requires regular travel to the sites in the West region, including Wales, Somerset and Hampshire. Attendance will be required at Head Office and travel to other locations from time to time.

About Biogen (UK) Ltd

Biogen is the UK\'s leader in anaerobic digestion (AD) and one of the largest independent AD operators in the UK. Having expanded its food waste recycling network through acquisition, it has a combined network of nineteen AD plants located across England, Scotland and Wales that provide cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management solutions. Working with supermarkets, the hospitality industry, food manufacturers and local authorities across the UK, the AD sites recycle over half a million tonnes of food waste each year.

Location: Regional, Wales & West region

Job type: Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum + car allowance + bonus

Benefits: 25 days holiday, 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance

Candidate experience

You may have experience of the following: Compliance Coordinator, Compliance Advisor, Compliance Officer, Environmental Officer, Quality Advisor, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Coordinator, QA Coordinator, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, audit, ISO, environmental systems, renewable energy, waste management.