Environmental Manager

Description

Principal People are delighted to be partnering with one of the world's most prestigious and well–established professional services organisations to recruit an experienced Environmental Manager for its Central London headquarters.

Recognised internationally for its exceptional standards and reputation, the organisation operates from an impressive, large–scale corporate headquarters accommodating approximately 1,500 employees, with extensive facilities and a diverse range of operational and environmental requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the organisation's environmental compliance programme, leading its ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems and driving continuous improvement across a complex operational environment.

The successful candidate will enjoy considerable autonomy, regular engagement with senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within an internationally respected organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve the organisation's ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certified Environmental and Energy Management Systems.Manage internal and external audits, ensuring ongoing certification, regulatory compliance and effective resolution of non–conformances.Maintain environmental legal registers, risk registers and aspects and impacts assessments, identifying emerging legislation and implementing appropriate compliance measures.Oversee environmental and energy compliance requirements, including ESOS, waste management and environmental incident investigations.Lead Annual Management Reviews, preparing compliance reports and presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.Develop and deliver environmental compliance training, working closely with operational teams, contractors and senior management to embed best practice. The Successful Candidate

We are looking for an experienced environmental professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, proactive approach to compliance management and the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

Significant experience managing environmental compliance programmes, with direct responsibility for ISO 14001 and ideally ISO 50001 management systems.Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation, environmental auditing and regulatory compliance, including experience managing non–conformances and implementing improvements.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage senior management, challenge constructively and take ownership of compliance activities. We are particularly interested in hearing from environmental professionals with experience in complex operational environments, including Construction, Infrastructure, Property, Manufacturing, Processing, Packaging and FM.

Of particular interest are individuals who have personally implemented and managed environmental compliance systems, rather than those whose experience is predominantly focused on sustainability reporting or ESG.

Salary and Benefits

GBP75,000 GBP80,000Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%.30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Enhanced pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 16%, dependent on age and employee contributions.Employer–funded private medical insurance, with options to extend cover to family members.Life assurance, income protection and enhanced family leave benefits.Plus more! Working Arrangements

The position is based in Central London, with 4 days per week in the office during the initial 6 month probationary period, reducing to 3 days thereafter.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental professional looking to take ownership, influence meaningful change and develop their career within a prestigious international organisation.

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