Environmental Lead

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
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