Regulatory Compliance Manager

Role Summary (40 hrs a week)

Reporting to HSEQ Manager

Direct Reports: 4

The Regulatory Compliance Manager role is to develop, implement, and maintain systems that ensure the company complies with all applicable legislation, permits, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The role is responsible for monitoring legal compliance, advising management on regulatory obligations, supporting audits and inspections, and driving continual improvement across health & safety and compliance-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Permitting

Regulatory & Legal Compliance

• Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, guidance, and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, exemptions, licences, and statutory obligations.
• Maintain compliance with:
• Environmental Protection Act
• Waste Framework Directive requirements
• Environmental Permitting Regulations
• Hazardous Waste Regulations
• ADR Dangerous Goods requirements
• Health and Safety at Work Act
• ISO management system requirements
• Interpret regulatory requirements and communicate obligations to relevant departments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities.

Compliance Management Systems

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance procedures and policies.
• Manage compliance registers, permit conditions, legal registers, and action trackers.
• Conduct regular compliance reviews and inspections.
• Investigate compliance breaches and implement corrective actions.
• Identify environmental risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor compliance KPIs and provide reports to HSEQ Manager.

Operational Oversight, Incident & Non-Compliance Management

• Ensure waste handling, storage, and disposal processes comply with regulatory and permit requirements.
• Verify correct waste classification (EWC codes), segregation, and documentation.
• Investigate environmental incidents, near misses, and non‑conformances.
• Lead or support investigation of spills, pollution events, complaints (odour, noise, dust), and breaches.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
• Produce compliance reports for senior management.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and evidence.
• Prepare submissions and reports required by regulators.
• Monitor permit performance and compliance trends.

Auditing & Inspections

• Plan and conduct internal compliance audits.
• Assist in maintaining and developing environmental management systems (ISO 14001).
• Coordinate external audits from regulators, customers, and certification bodies.
• Ensure completion of corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare sites for regulatory inspections.

Qualifications and training

5 years’ experience or a qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Compliance, Waste Management, Health & Safety, or related discipline.

Desirable

• NEBOSH Environmental Certificate.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 14001/9001/45001).
• ADR Awareness or Dangerous Goods qualification.
• WAMITAB qualification.

Experience

• Experience dealing with environmental permits and regulatory inspections.
• Strong understanding of waste management legislation.
• Experience conducting audits and implementing management systems.
• Experience liaising with regulatory authorities.
• Health & Safety regulations

Desirable

• Knowledge of carbon accounting or sustainability frameworks.
• Data analysis skills for environmental reporting.
• ISO 14001 experience (internal auditor or similar desirable).
• Strong investigation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Import/Export regulations

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and record‑keeping
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Confidence in dealing with regulators
• Ability to influence and promote good environmental practice
• Proactive mindset and ability to work independently

Benefits

• Private Healthcare
• EV Car scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back
• Multiple Discount Platforms
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral scheme

Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person