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Wastewater Treatment Strategic Compliance Manager
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: 80-90k
Location: Durrington, with travel across South Coast sites and flexibility to work from home 2-3 days per week
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About the Role
Are you driven by environmental protection and strategic leadership? We're seeking a Wastewater Treatment Strategic Compliance Manager to champion compliance and elevate environmental performance across our wastewater treatment operations.
This is a key leadership role where you'll shape compliance strategies, strengthen operational standards, and embed a culture of excellence. You'll influence critical areas such as training, asset standards, and systems thinking-while playing a pivotal part in our succession plan for the Head of Wastewater Treatment.
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Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance environmental performance and meet effluent quality standards.
* Monitor and report on KPIs, including permit breaches and leading indicators, ensuring proactive measures are in place.
* Lead investigations into compliance failures and environmental incidents, driving strategic learning and corrective actions.
* Manage internal audits and governance frameworks to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
* Collaborate with operational and capital delivery teams to embed environmental requirements into processes.
* Produce accurate, data-driven compliance reports for senior leadership and regulators.
* Champion a culture of environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.
* Drive adoption of digital monitoring systems and advanced analytics.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators and key stakeholders.
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What We're Looking For
Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in wastewater or industrial process management, ideally within the water industry.
* Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Expertise in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
* Solid project and process management capabilities.
* Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence strategic change.
Knowledge & Qualifications:
* Comprehensive understanding of UK environmental legislation, particularly Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR).
* Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory permit requirements.
* Knowledge of environmental performance metrics (e.g., permit breaches, pollution incidents, sludge quality).
* Understanding of regulatory bodies' roles and processes, especially the Environment Agency and local authoritiesDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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