Wastewater Treatment Strategic Compliance Manager

Wastewater Treatment Strategic Compliance Manager
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: 80-90k
Location: Durrington, with travel across South Coast sites and flexibility to work from home 2-3 days per week

About the Role
Are you driven by environmental protection and strategic leadership? We're seeking a Wastewater Treatment Strategic Compliance Manager to champion compliance and elevate environmental performance across our wastewater treatment operations.
This is a key leadership role where you'll shape compliance strategies, strengthen operational standards, and embed a culture of excellence. You'll influence critical areas such as training, asset standards, and systems thinking-while playing a pivotal part in our succession plan for the Head of Wastewater Treatment.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance environmental performance and meet effluent quality standards.
Monitor and report on KPIs, including permit breaches and leading indicators, ensuring proactive measures are in place.
Lead investigations into compliance failures and environmental incidents, driving strategic learning and corrective actions.
Manage internal audits and governance frameworks to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with operational and capital delivery teams to embed environmental requirements into processes.
Produce accurate, data-driven compliance reports for senior leadership and regulators.
Champion a culture of environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.
Drive adoption of digital monitoring systems and advanced analytics.
Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators and key stakeholders.

What We're Looking For
Skills & Experience:
Proven experience in wastewater or industrial process management, ideally within the water industry.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Expertise in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Solid project and process management capabilities.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence strategic change.
Knowledge & Qualifications:
Comprehensive understanding of UK environmental legislation, particularly Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR).
Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory permit requirements.
Knowledge of environmental performance metrics (e.g., permit breaches, pollution incidents, sludge quality).
Understanding of regulatory bodies' roles and processes, especially the Environment Agency and local authorities.