Your new company
My client is a leading provider of sustainable solutions, committed to transforming challenges into opportunities for communities and the environment. The organisation operates across multiple regions in the UK, delivering innovative services that support the circular economy and reduce environmental impact. With a strong focus on sustainability, compliance, and continuous improvement, the company is recognised for its ambitious strategies and collaborative culture.
Your new role
As an Environmental Business Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in embedding sustainability across operations and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation.
You will:
* Support the implementation of the organisation's Environmental and Sustainability Strategy in line with business objectives and client expectations.
* Act as a subject matter expert for environmental compliance and best practice.
* Advise operational leaders on risk management, improvement plans, training, and mobilisation activities.
* Stay ahead of legislation, industry standards, and innovations, translating them into actionable insights.
* Assist with external reporting and audits for shareholders, regulators, and clients.
* Conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring effective corrective action.
* Deliver tailored environmental training to internal teams.
* Support bids and business development activities with compliance planning.
* Undertake audits and reviews to ensure conformance with regulatory and corporate standards.
This is a hybrid role, with time split between home working and visiting core sites across the UK.
What you'll need to succeed
* Chartered status with a recognised environmental institution (e.g., IEMA, CIWM) or working towards it within 12 months.
* Degree-qualified in a relevant subject.
* Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with commercial awareness.
* Significant experience in environmental compliance and sustainability, ideally in a complex operational environment (e.g., waste, utilities, construction).
* Proven ability to develop and embed compliance frameworks and best practice.
* Experience in delivering training and impactful reporting.
* Resilience, drive, and a proactive approach to change and improvement.
What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
* Flexible working
* Pension plan
* Other benefits
* The opportunity to work with a forward-thinking organisation committed to sustainability and innovation.
* A collaborative culture that values professional development and continuous improvement.
* Exposure to diverse projects and the chance to influence environmental strategy at scale.
What you need to do now
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