Compliance Manager - 12 month FTC

Help us make a difference as a Compliance Manager at Biffa West Sussex.

A quick look at the role.

The SHEQ Compliance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) management systems across the waste processing site, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation, permits, and local authority standards. 

Your core responsibilities.

• Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of site health, safety, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) systems in line with statutory and corporate requirements
• Ensure comprehensive risk assessments and safe systems of work across waste processing and AD operations (e.g. confined spaces, COSHH, biological agents, pressure systems)
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Oversee emergency preparedness and response, including fire safety, gas risks, and environmental incidents
• Deliver SHEQ training, inductions, and toolbox talks for employees, contractors, and visitors
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Permits, Planning Conditions, and regulatory requirements; act as key liaison with regulators and auditors
• Monitor environmental performance (emissions, odour, waste, water discharge) and lead audits, inspections, and sustainability initiatives
• Maintain integrated management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), support audits, ensure document control, and provide SHEQ reporting and expert guidance to operations and senior management

Our essential requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) with strong knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation
• Experience in waste management, recycling, or anaerobic digestion environments (desirable)
• Proven ability to manage environmental permits and maintain effective regulator relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and meet defined KPIs
• Excellent communication skills, including report writing, auditing, investigation, and the ability to influence and challenge at all levels
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently, handle confidential information, and support site teams while managing conflict and driving positive outcomes

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching – Because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Life cover.

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ colleagues around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

That is why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.

Dedicated to diversity.

At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It’s why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.