Group Compliance Manager

Position: Group Compliance Manager
Location: Flexible with regular travel to sites in Peterborough and Ilkeston
Ideal locations - Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Melton Mowbray
Salary: £65,000 per annum with a discretionary bonus of up to 15% and additional performance bonuses
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: CEO
Role Overview:
The Group Compliance Manager will oversee environmental compliance, planning, and permitting across all operational sites. This senior leadership team role involves strategic oversight, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and managing relationships with external bodies such as the Environment Agency.
Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Oversee environmental permits and planning permissions, ensuring all operations adhere to regulatory standards.
• Handle permit reviews, planning updates, and liaise with the Environment Agency and local councils.
• Conduct investigations into compliance breaches, providing pragmatic solutions.
• Lead a dynamic compliance team, fostering a proactive and learning-focused environment.
• Manage a hybrid work schedule, maintaining visibility and approachability within the company.
• Play a pivotal role in strategic planning, particularly regarding environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure effective communication across all levels of the organisation, translating complex compliance requirements into actionable strategies.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in environmental compliance, ideally within the waste, chemical, or industrial processing sectors.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of building relationships and conveying complex information effectively.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to compliance and risk management.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, with the ability to navigate grey areas ethically and effectively.
• Capable of managing high-pressure situations, providing clear direction, and maintaining compliance integrity.
• Flexibility to travel between sites and manage a hybrid working schedule.
• Educational background in Environmental Engineering, Law, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Desirable:

• Experience in the waste sector is highly preferred, but candidates with backgrounds in chemical processing, cement, or similar industries will be considered.
• Certifications related to environmental compliance or quality management (e.g., ISO 14001, 45001).
• Ideally holding a CoTC (Certificate of Technical Competence) WAMITAB (Waste Management Industry Training & Advisory Board) would be a distinct advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package with discretionary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business with a commitment to sustainability and compliance.
• Professional development opportunities, including specific training courses if necessary (e.g., waste management certifications).

Interested?
To apply for the Group Compliance Manager position, here are your two options:
1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Mollie Todd on 0116 254 5411 between 8.30 am - 5.30 pm.
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