About the role
A position has arisen for an experienced Environmental Compliance Manager. Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will help drive environmental improvements across the company. The candidate will manage a small team, work closely with staff across the company, engage with the suppliers, customers, NGOs and government. The role will require some foreign travel.
Key responsibilities:
· Work with the management and purchasing team to manage corporate environmental compliance and purchasing governance
· Ensure all processes comply with the UK Timber Regulation, Construction Products Regulation, Modern Slavery Act & EUDR Compliance
· Maintain a robust due diligence system to ensure compliance with the UK Timber Regulation, including assessing and auditing suppliers, and coordinating with external service providers
· Act as a key point of contact for any legal compliance queries, both internal and external
· Reporting to government enforcement bodies, certification schemes and trade associations
· Monitoring progress and reporting to the Board of Directors
· Representing the company at external committees, supporting wider industry improvements
· Developing internal training materials, marketing and communication content and coordinating with relevant external service provides
· Work with the Quality Manager to ensure environmental compliance is successfully incorporated into company procedures.
Key skills and capabilities:
· Timber legality and certification expertise
· Experience in timber trade supply chain or forest management
· Auditing and training skills
· Strong influencing skills
· Analytical, rigorous attention to detail
· Passion to drive change
If are interested in establishing your career with a company that has a strong reputation in the industry, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send CV and cove letter to Miranda at – Miranda.jules@brookstimber.co.uk or use the form.