Head of Environmental Compliance Liverpool | Salford | Leeds | Newcastle Circa £90,000 Car Allowance Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced environmental professional with strong expertise in permitting, compliance, and regulatory engagement, ready to lead compliance for a global recycling specialist? If the answer to the above is yes, then you may be interested in the Head of Environmental Compliance role that I am currently recruiting for. My client is a global leader in the waste and recycling sector, operating across hundreds of sites worldwide and generating revenue more than £4 billion. Key responsibilities of the Head of Environmental Compliance will include: Managing the company's portfolio of environmental permits, exemptions, consents, and licences. Overseeing environmental management plans and statutory submissions to regulators, including the Environment Agency, SEPA and local authorities. Acting as the primary liaison with regulators, maintaining proactive relationships and ensuring robust compliance across operations. Driving continuous improvement in environmental governance and supporting regional SHEQ activities.The successful Head of Environmental Compliance candidate will have: Significant experience within the waste sector, with strong knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance. A degree in an environmental discipline (such as Environmental Science or Chemistry), ideally with professional qualifications (e.g. MCIWM, IEMA). Experience working with regulators, particularly the Environment Agency, and industry associations. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Alex Lee on (phone number removed) or Irwin and Colton are a specialist Environment, Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the Southeast of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the environment, health and safety industry from Environment, Health and Safety Manager, Health and safety Director through to Environment, Health and Safety Manager positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website (url removed)