Overview
Vickerstock is partnering with an FMCG (Food manufacturing) company and is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continual improvement of the company’s environmental management systems, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and standards. The role will champion environmental best practice, sustainability initiatives, and drive measurable improvements across operational sites, supporting compliance and the company’s ESG ambitions.
Responsibilities
* Develop, manage, and maintain environmental policies, procedures, and systems in line with ISO 14001 and legal obligations.
* Ensure full environmental compliance across sites; prepare for, lead, and support site audits and inspections.
* Stay abreast of current and impending environmental legislation and recommend actions to ensure ongoing compliance.
* Oversee the implementation and monitoring of permits, licences, and consents required for company operations.
* Lead the sustainability agenda, collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce environmental impact.
* Identify, develop, and deliver initiatives focused on energy reduction, waste minimisation, resource efficiency, and carbon footprint measurement.
* Drive continual improvement projects for environmental performance and embed proactive environmental practices.
* Contribute to development and delivery of company environmental targets, policies, and annual sustainability reporting.
Training, Engagement & Advocacy
* Develop and deliver environmental awareness training to colleagues at all levels.
* Promote a culture of environmental responsibility through campaigns, communications, and participation in initiatives.
* Act as the key contact for environmental issues, investigations, or incidents, and lead root cause analysis where required.
* Represent the company externally on environmental topics when required.
Reporting, Analysis & Documentation
* Monitor, track, and report on environmental metrics (energy, waste, water, emissions, and compliance records).
* Maintain comprehensive environmental documentation and records in line with legal and ISO requirements.
* Support the submission of regulatory returns such as packaging waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and related reporting schemes.
Qualifications & Experience – Environmental Sector
* Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
* Practical experience managing environmental compliance, systems, or sustainability programmes (ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics).
* Track record of delivering environmental improvements and successful project management.
* Experience in policy creation, incident investigation, and supporting corporate sustainability goals preferred.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management
* Manufacturing
Industries
* Environmental Services
* Environmental Quality Programs
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