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Environmental and Sustainability Manager
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 67,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rotherham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Our client — a forward-thinking leader in the UK manufacturing sector — is looking for an experienced Environmental Manager to take ownership of sustainability and compliance across a diverse network of production and storage sites.
This is a standout opportunity to join a company where sustainability isn’t just a policy — it’s part of the culture. You’ll lead the charge in embedding best practice environmental management systems, driving ISO 14001 excellence, and helping teams across the business reduce waste, cut carbon, and make a measurable difference.
As Environmental Manager, you’ll be the company’s go-to expert on environmental strategy, systems, and performance. You’ll work closely with operations, production, and senior leadership to ensure compliance, inspire behavioural change, and guide the business towards ambitious sustainability goals.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Lead and continuously improve the company’s ISO 14001 Environmental Management System across all UK manufacturing and storage sites.
Ensure full compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and internal standards.
Carry out regular site audits and inspections to assess and elevate environmental performance.
Manage communication with the Environment Agency and other regulatory bodies.
Shape and deliver a forward-looking sustainability strategy focusing on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and circular economy initiatives.
Champion recycling, waste segregation, and resource optimisation programmes across all sites.
Track, analyse, and report on environmental KPIs and sustainability metrics.
Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement that reduce environmental impact.
Design and deliver training, awareness campaigns, and engagement programmes to embed sustainability culture-wide.
Collaborate with HR and Operations to foster employee ownership of environmental goals.
Provide guidance to project and leadership teams, ensuring sustainability is factored into every business decision.
Support capital and infrastructure projects with environmental assessments and planning.
Partner with external consultants, contractors, and waste management providers to enhance performance.
Contribute to the company’s long-term carbon reduction and sustainability certification roadmap.
Skills and Qualifications:
Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability or similar.
Proven success managing environmental compliance across multi-site manufacturing or industrial environments.
In-depth knowledge of ISO 14001 and UK environmental legislation.
Demonstrated results in delivering sustainability, recycling, and energy efficiency programmes.
Confident communicator able to influence and engage teams at all levels.
NEBOSH Environmental Certificate (or equivalent) preferredBefore You Apply
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