Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company to recruit an Environmental Partner for a hybrid role working across their EfW fleet.
The Environmental Business Partner role comes with a starting salary of up to £70,000 + car allowance + benefits.
If you’re a subject matter expert in Environmental and Sustainability strategy in a similar industry then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Environmental Business Partner
As the Environmental Business Partner, you will:
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Lead the implementation of the organisation’s Environmental and Sustainability Strategy across operational sites.
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Act as the subject matter expert on environmental compliance, regulations, and best practice.
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Support operational leaders with environmental risk assessments, improvement planning, and mobilisation activities.
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Monitor emerging legislation, industry standards, and innovations, translating them into practical operational guidance.
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Lead or support external audits and contribute to environmental reporting for stakeholders and regulators.
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Conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
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Deliver tailored environmental training to teams across the business.
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Support bids, proposals, and business development activities with environmental insight and compliance planning.
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Undertake internal audits and reviews to ensure continuous adherence to regulatory and corporate standards.
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Drive proactive sustainability initiatives and contribute to the ongoing improvement of environmental management systems.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Degree in an environmental or sustainability-related field.
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Chartered status with a recognised environmental institution (or actively working towards it within 12 months) – highly desirable
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Significant experience in environmental compliance and sustainability within a complex, operational environment.
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Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and embed compliance frameworks and best-practice standards.
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Experience delivering training, producing clear reporting, and supporting bid or project mobilisation activities.
Personal skills
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Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
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Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
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Resilient, collaborative, and commercially aware, able to balance regulatory demands with operational needs.
Salary and benefits of the Environmental Business Partner role:
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Salary of between £50,000 – £70,000
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Benefits including bonus & car allowance
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Opportunity to join leading Energy from Waste company
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