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Environmental Officer
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter, Devon
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Environmental Officer – Join a Leading Manufacturer Driving Sustainability
Are you a seasoned Environmental professional with a passion for compliance, sustainability, and continuous improvement? A well-established industrial business is looking for an experienced Environmental Officer to lead its environmental management initiatives and uphold its ISO 14001 accreditation.
Why This Environmental Officer Role?
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ISO 14001 Frontline Leadership: You will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the company’s ISO 14001 accreditation.
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Impact and Influence: Advise the senior management team on legislation, shape environmental policy, and lead key audits.
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Broad Scope: From risk assessments and effluent treatment to waste management and regulatory compliance, no two days are the same.
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Autonomy and Support: Report directly to the Director of Quality with the opportunity to shape best practices across multiple sites.
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Team Leadership: Direct reports include effluent supervisors; you’ll also support site leads and plant managers.
What You’ll Need as Environmental Officer
✅ ISO 14001 expertise – You must have hands-on experience implementing, managing, and auditing against ISO 14001.
✅ A proactive, systems-based mindset with a strong grasp of environmental legislation (EA, REACH, CCLA, etc.)
✅ Confidence in liaising with regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency and local authorities
✅ Experience in industrial/manufacturing environments – ideally surface engineering or chemical processing
✅ Strong communication, leadership and policy-writing skills
Your Key Responsibilities as Environmental Officer
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Maintain ISO 14001 accreditation and conduct internal audits
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Ensure compliance with environmental permits, discharge consents, and regulatory standards
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Manage waste processes (hazardous and non-hazardous) across multiple sites
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Lead environmental incident investigations and preventative strategies
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Deliver training and inductions across departments
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Collaborate with H&S and Quality departments on integrated risk strategies
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Monitor KPIs such as spills, breaches, near-misses and audit findings
Who Would Thrive in This Role?
A confident environmental professional with the credibility to influence at board level and the practical skills to implement change on the ground. Someone who can balance compliance, continuous improvement, and operational demands – and enjoys driving a culture of environmental responsibility.
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