Wastewater Treatment Compliance Manager

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Strategic Compliance Manager to enhance environmental performance in wastewater treatment. This strategic role involves leading compliance initiatives, monitoring performance metrics, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a solid background in the water industry and be proficient in UK environmental legislation. The position offers a salary range of £80,000-£90,000 and hybrid working arrangements, allowing for 1-2 days from home.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in wastewater or industrial process management.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep understanding of UK environmental legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction for environmental performance.
• Monitor compliance metrics and drive proactive actions.
• Oversee investigations into compliance failures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Root cause analysis

Project management

Job description

Wastewater Treatment Strategic Compliance Manager
Location: Durrington + South Coast travel | Hours: 37 per week | Contract: Permanent
Salary: £80,000-£90,000
Hybrid working: 1-2 days from home

Ready to shape the future of wastewater treatment and protect our environment?

Our client is for a dynamic Strategic Compliance Manager to lead and elevate our environmental performance across wastewater treatment operations. This is a high-impact, strategic role with a clear development pathway-forming part of our succession plan for the Head of Wastewater Treatment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the strategic direction for environmental and effluent quality performance.
• Monitor and report on key compliance metrics, identifying trends and driving proactive actions.
• Oversee investigations into compliance failures and environmental incidents, ensuring robust processes and valuable learning outcomes.
• Run internal audits, manage governance frameworks, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with operational teams and capital delivery to embed environmental requirements.
• Produce high-quality, data-driven compliance reports for senior leaders and regulators.
• Champion a culture of environmental responsibility, continuous improvement, and digital innovation.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with regulators and key stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in wastewater or industrial process management (water industry background ideal).
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Expertise in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and project/process management.
• Deep understanding of UK environmental legislation, EPR, and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of environmental KPIs and the roles of the Environment Agency and local authorities.

Additional Info

Participation in a call‑out rota and occasional overnight stays may be required.

Contact Molly Brown for further information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.