Environmental Policy & Governance Manager
Environmental Policy & Governance Manager
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Job Description
Role: Environmental Policy & Governance Manager
Location: Brussels Frankfurt Madrid or Paris (based in one of our EU offices - remote available too)
Salary: Depending on experience
The Manager for Environmental Policy and Governance will be responsible for managing and advancing the organisations environmental governance and compliance agenda with a particular focus on UK and EU legislation including frameworks related to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Batteries and Single Use Plastics (SUPs) as well as other circular economy priorities.
The successful candidate will support cross-functional collaboration help operationalise sustainability initiatives and contribute to the companys overall environmental governance and policy agenda.
Environmental Policy & Governance Manager the role
- Manage and maintain robust compliance programmes related to UK and EU regulations on EPR WEEE Batteries and SUPs ensuring legal obligations are met across applicable jurisdictions.
- Coordinate the preparation and submission of filings data reports and regulatory documentation to UK authorities (e.g. the Environment Agency SEPA NRW NIEA) and relevant EU bodies or compliance schemes.
- Represent the company in discussions with UK and EU regulatory bodies trade associations and industry groups contributing to policy consultations and working groups.
- Lead the development and operational delivery of policies procedures and internal controls to ensure ongoing compliance with environmental and circular economy regulations.
- Monitor and interpret changes in environmental legislation and policy trends and proactively advise internal stakeholders on implications and required actions.
- Oversee the performance of cyclical economy initiatives and develop KPIs to track compliance effectiveness programme performance and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Provide technical input and subject matter expertise to business functions on compliance-related matters product stewardship and resource efficiency initiatives.
- Develop training materials and deliver workshops to build awareness and capability on policy and compliance issues across the organisation.
- Work closely with sustainability legal product procurement and operational teams to integrate governance requirements into business practices.
- Supervise and support junior staff providing mentoring and quality oversight for day-to-day tasks and ongoing development.
- Draft and deliver internal and external reports including compliance status policy updates and stakeholder briefings.
Environmental Policy & Governance Manager the person
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Public Policy Law Engineering Sustainability or a related field.
- Minimum 68 years of professional experience in environmental compliance policy or regulatory affairs with at least 2 years in a people-management or team leadership capacity.
- Detailed understanding of UK and EU environmental regulations including Packaging Waste Regulations WEEE Directive Batteries Directive and Plastics-related legislation.
- Proven experience working with compliance schemes and regulatory bodies within the UK and/or EU context.
- Familiarity with international circular economy policy developments and compliance structures.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding of environmental governance and compliance mechanisms.
- Ability to interpret legislation and translate it into practical implementation within an organisation.
- Excellent project management skills including planning monitoring and reporting.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Clear confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
- Able to engage effectively with regulatory authorities industry bodies and cross-functional teams.
- Analytical and solution-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
- Skilled in mentoring and supporting the professional development of junior colleagues.
Desirable
- Masters degree in a relevant field.
- Experience engaging in EU-level environmental policy development such as through trade bodies or consultation processes.
- Familiarity with developments under the EU Green Deal UK Net Zero Strategy and/or chemicals and eco-design regulations.
About AVASK
AVASK is a rapidly expanding firm that specialises in international VAT and tax and accounting for e-commerce businesses that are located internationally and in the Netherlands.
AVASK are recommended External Tax Advisors under the Amazon Global Selling Programme and assist hundreds of Amazon FBA sellers eBay Shopify and many other platforms. On top of this it provides its clients with a comprehensive range of expertise - from providing practical guidance on cross-border transactions making sure that they are fully compliant and assisting on their group structures and tax advisory services.#PR3
Employment Type
Full Time
