Sustainability and Compliance Manager

Sustainability & Compliance Manager, Derby based. £45,000 £ 65,000

Are you a Sustainability & Compliance Manager who enjoys getting under the skin of legislation, understanding what it means for a business and making sure the right processes are put in place?

This is a newly created opportunity for a hands‑on Sustainability & Compliance Manager to take ownership of a growing compliance and sustainability remit within a successful international product‑based business. Predominantly supporting print equipment, consumables and associated products, you will strengthen product compliance, supplier standards and sustainability across the business.

This is not a role for someone who wants to sit back and write strategy. As Sustainability & Compliance Manager, you will get involved, work across departments, keep ahead of changing legislation and turn complex requirements into practical actions.

• Monitor UK and EU legislation and identify what changes mean for the business.
• Build and improve product compliance processes.
• Support CE/UKCA, product safety, REACH and chemical compliance.
• Strengthen packaging compliance, EPR and supplier documentation.
• Improve product traceability and technical files.
• Work with international suppliers to obtain and maintain compliance information.
• Support emerging regulations including DPP, ESPR and PPWR.
• Develop measurable sustainability goals and support carbon reporting.
• Improve ESG information and customer sustainability responses.
• Lead cross‑functional compliance and sustainability projects.

• Around 57 years experience in compliance, sustainability or regulatory affairs.
• Experience with in manufacturing, consumer products, engineering, equipment or another product‑led environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU product compliance.
• Experience interpreting legislation and turning it into workable processes.
• Experience working with international suppliers and supply chains.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical, hands‑on approach with excellent attention to detail.

This Sustainability & Compliance Manager role would suit someone who enjoys solving problems, driving change and building something rather than simply maintaining an established function.

Salary: £45000 – £65000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Derby