Environmental Lead
| Reference | 268283766 | |||
| Sector | Engineering / Manufacturing Jobs | |||
| Salary | £47000 - £55000 per annum | |||
| Town/City | Barling | |||
| Locations | Essex, South East, UK | |||
| Job Type | Permanent | |||
| Date Posted | 1st Apr | |||
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Job Description |
| Job Title: Environmental Advisor/Lead Location: East of England Salary: £47,000 - £55,000 Working pattern: Hybrid with regular site presence Are you an organised and engaging Environmental Professional with a solid understanding of ISO 14001? If so, this is the job for you! HSE Recruitment Network are recruiting for an Environmental Advisor/Lead to represent a well-respected UK based defence company with a commitment to security and critical infrastructure. The role will be focused on delivering high-level environmental expertise across regional operations by maintaining regulatory and ISO 14001 compliance, steering improvement initiatives, overseeing audits and incident investigations, and fostering a proactive, improvement-driven culture in health, safety, and environment. Main Responsibilities:  - Provide expert environmental advice and guidance across all sites and business units within the assigned region. - Ensure all sites meet environmental legislation, standards, and internal requirements through proactive oversight and support. - Lead the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 across relevant sites, including audit planning and preparation. - Drive targeted environmental improvement projects and support wider business-led initiatives to reduce impact and increase efficiency. - Develop and review environmental assessments and controls, ensuring they remain current, robust, and fit for purpose. - Monitor and interpret changes in environmental law and guidance, advising leadership on potential impacts and compliance actions. - Act as the main point of contact for internal and external environmental stakeholders, building strong working relationships. - Investigate and close out environmental incidents, supporting root-cause analysis and improvements in data quality and reporting. - Encourage a strong environmental culture by coaching teams, challenging weak practices, and promoting continuous improvement. - Conduct regular compliance reviews, inspections, and follow-ups to verify that environmental risks are effectively managed. Essential Experience:  - Proven experience in managing environmental compliance and regulatory requirements in a large, multi-site organisation. - Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001, including experience supporting or leading audits and improvement actions. - Demonstrable background in environmental risk assessment, incident management, and applying legislation to operational environments. - Relevant professional qualification or membership in an environmental body (e.g., IEMA, CIEEM, or equivalent) with a track record of advising site leadership.  Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration: simon.gregory@hserecruitment.co.uk // 0121 454 5000 Alternatively, if you know of anyone who may be interested in this opportunity, please forward on our details. |
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