Environmental Manager

Position: Environmental Manager (Permanent)
Our client, a well-established manufacturing business with a genuine focus on environmental responsibility, is looking to appoint an Environmental Manager to lead environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across its UK footprint.

With operations spanning multiple manufacturing sites and large-scale storage facilities, this is a key leadership role focused on strengthening environmental management systems, maintaining certification standards, and driving continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping and embedding sustainable ways of working across the organisation.

As Environmental Manager, you’ll be the subject matter expert for all environmental matters, working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders to reduce environmental impact, improve waste and recycling performance, and build strong engagement around sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Own and oversee the ISO Environmental Management System across all production and storage locations
Ensure the business remains fully compliant with UK environmental legislation and internal standards
Plan and deliver regular environmental audits and site inspections
Act as the primary point of contact with external regulators, including the Environment Agency
Develop and implement sustainability initiatives focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and circular economy principles
Lead site-wide recycling and waste management improvements
Track, analyse, and report environmental performance metrics and KPIs
Identify opportunities for operational improvements that reduce environmental risk and impact
Deliver training, awareness programmes, and engagement campaigns to strengthen environmental culture
Work closely with HR, Operations, and leadership teams to embed sustainability into everyday practices
Support capital projects through environmental risk assessment and sustainability planning
Manage relationships with external consultants, contractors, and waste partners
Contribute to longer-term sustainability goals, including future certifications and carbon reduction programmes
Skills & Experience

Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Management, or a related field
Demonstrable experience managing environmental compliance across multiple manufacturing or industrial sites
Strong working knowledge of ISOand UK environmental legislation
Proven success delivering sustainability, recycling, and waste reduction initiatives
Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence and engage at all levels of the business
NEBOSH Environmental Certificate or equivalent qualification (desirable)