Wastewater Treatment Strategic Compliance Manager

1 week ago


Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom Adecco Full time £83,200 - £94,000 per year

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

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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.

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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.

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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.


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