The Role
Owns internal health and safety, environmental, quality, and compliance processes. The role develops ISO 14001-aligned environmental systems, strengthens quality management, leads internal audits, manages corrective actions, reviews policies and risk assessments, monitors legislation, investigates incidents, provides compliance training and reporting, and supports preparation for external audits and future ISO certification.
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Compliance Manager
ECL ltd
Who we are
ECL is an environmental consultancy supporting clients across a range of environmental disciplines and regulatory requirements.
As part of the Celnor Group, ECL benefits from the backing of a growing UK environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape.
ECL ltd
Who we are
ECL is an environmental consultancy supporting clients across a range of environmental disciplines and regulatory requirements.
As part of the Celnor Group, ECL benefits from the backing of a growing UK environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape.
We are now looking for an experienced Compliance Manager to join our team in Cardiff and take ownership of our internal health, safety, environmental and quality compliance framework.
Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
Job details
This is a newly focused position for someone who enjoys bringing structure, consistency and continuous improvement into a growing business.
Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
Job details
This is a newly focused position for someone who enjoys bringing structure, consistency and continuous improvement into a growing business.
You will act as a key internal champion for compliance, policies, procedures and management systems, helping ECL strengthen its existing processes and supporting the business on its journey towards recognised environmental and quality ISO standards.
A major part of the role will involve supporting the development and implementation of systems aligned to ISO 14001, alongside strengthening our wider quality-management framework.
A major part of the role will involve supporting the development and implementation of systems aligned to ISO 14001, alongside strengthening our wider quality-management framework.
We are looking for someone with a strong Health & Safety and auditing background who is comfortable working across the business, reviewing current practices, identifying gaps and ensuring policies and procedures are practical, understood and followed.
What you will do
What you will do
- Take ownership of ECL’s internal Health & Safety, environmental, quality and compliance processes.
- Support the development and implementation of an Environmental Management System aligned with ISO 14001, alongside strengthening the wider Quality Management System.
- Review and improve existing policies, procedures, risk assessments and management systems to ensure they remain practical, compliant and effective.
- Lead internal audits and compliance reviews, managing audit schedules, findings, corrective actions and preparation for external audits and future ISO certification.
- Act as a champion for policies, procedures and continuous improvement, helping embed good practice across the business.
- Work closely with managers and employees to ensure compliance requirements are clearly understood and consistently followed.
- Monitor relevant legislation, standards and industry guidance, providing advice, training and updates where required.
- Investigate incidents, non-conformances and areas of concern, maintaining accurate records and providing clear compliance reporting to management.
Who you are
We are looking for someone who can combine technical compliance knowledge with the confidence to engage with people across the organisation.
We are looking for someone who can combine technical compliance knowledge with the confidence to engage with people across the organisation.
You will ideally have:
- A strong background in Health & Safety, compliance, quality or integrated management systems.
- Good working knowledge of ISO 14001.
- Experience supporting the implementation, maintenance or improvement of ISO management systems.
- An understanding of quality-management principles and ISO standards, ideally including ISO 9001.
- Previous experience carrying out internal audits.
- Experience reviewing and developing policies, procedures and management systems.
- The ability to identify compliance gaps and turn findings into practical actions.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and good practice.
- Confidence working with managers and employees at all levels.
- Excellent written communication and document-control skills.
- A pragmatic approach – able to create processes that work operationally rather than adding unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple compliance priorities.
An Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor, NEBOSH or similar Health & Safety / compliance qualification would be highly advantageous.
Join us
You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.
Join us
You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.
Benefits
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Important information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.
Skills Required
- Strong background in health and safety, compliance, quality, or integrated management systems
- Good working knowledge of ISO 14001
- Experience supporting the implementation, maintenance, or improvement of ISO management systems
- Understanding of quality management principles and ISO standards, ideally including ISO 9001
- Previous experience carrying out internal audits
- Experience reviewing and developing policies, procedures, and management systems
- Ability to identify compliance gaps and turn findings into practical actions
- Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and good practice
- Confidence working with managers and employees at all levels
- Excellent written communication and document-control skills
- Pragmatic approach to creating operationally effective processes
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple compliance priorities
- Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor, NEBOSH, or similar health and safety/compliance qualification
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The Company
What We Do
Celnor Group is an international service provider in the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) sector, offering specialist services across built environment, safety, risk management, and analytical sciences to ensure regulatory assurance and compliance.
