Environmental Compliance Manager

Maldon, Essex
£50000 - £60000/annum

Environmental Compliance Manager
📍 Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Are you passionate about sustainability, environmental compliance, and responsible sourcing?
We're looking for an experienced Environmental Compliance Manager to play a key role in driving environmental best practice across a well-established and growing organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape compliance strategy, influence business decisions, and work closely with suppliers, customers, and senior leadership teams.
This role offers the chance to make a real impact by ensuring products, processes, and supply chains meet environmental and regulatory requirements while supporting the business's sustainability objectives.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead environmental compliance activities across the business.
  • Manage supplier due diligence and responsible sourcing programmes.
  • Oversee FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody certification processes and audits.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant environmental and product regulations.
  • Act as the subject matter expert for environmental legislation and certification requirements.
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers, certification bodies, industry organisations, and regulatory authorities.
  • Support internal and external audits and maintain accurate compliance records.
  • Develop policies, procedures, and training materials to drive compliance awareness throughout the business.
  • Produce reports and updates for senior management and key stakeholders.
  • Monitor emerging legislation and industry developments to ensure ongoing compliance.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience within Environmental Compliance, Sustainability, ESG, Responsible Sourcing, or a similar role.
  • Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience managing audits, certifications, and supplier compliance programmes.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to influence and drive change across a business.
  • Experience within timber, manufacturing, construction products, or supply chain environments would be advantageous.
  • French language skills would be beneficial but are not essential.

What's On Offer?
✅ Opportunity to lead and influence environmental strategy
✅ Join a business committed to sustainability and responsible sourcing
✅ Hybrid working environment
✅ Competitive salary and benefits package
✅ Career development and progression opportunities
✅ Supportive and collaborative team culture
Interested?
If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence environmental performance, drive compliance excellence, and contribute to a more sustainable future, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity

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