Environmental Manager

John Lewis Partnership

. Own the end-to-end WEEE compliance process across all Customer Delivery Hubs in accordance with the WEEE Regulations 2013 .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £59,100 - £90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in WEEE compliance management, including preparing audit-ready returns and managing commercial waste contracts. Proficient in UK waste legislation and carbon reporting frameworks, with strong stakeholder management and critical thinking skills.

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WEEE Compliance ManagementEnvironment Agency Returns PreparationUK Waste Legislation UnderstandingIEMA Membership or Equivalent QualificationEnvironmental Site Audits Experience

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Hard Skills

WEEE Regulations 2013Environmental PermittingHazardous Waste RegulationsValue Recovery ManagementCarbon Reporting FrameworksSECR ReportingGHG Protocol Familiarity

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementCritical ThinkingProactive Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

IEMA Associate MembershipNEBOSH Environmental Certificate

Industry Keywords

Waste SegregationDuty of Care RequirementsWaste Minimisation Best PracticesSustainability DisclosuresMulti-Site Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end WEEE compliance process across all Customer Delivery Hubs in accordance with the WEEE Regulations 2013
Prepare and submit accurate, audit-ready quarterly returns to the Environment Agency, ensuring on-time compliance
Manage commercial relationships with approved waste contractors and reuse partners
Maximise value recovery and identify new revenue streams from packaging and WEEE materials
Provide hands-on support, training, and site audits for Customer Delivery Hub Partners
Promote waste segregation, duty of care requirements, and waste minimisation best practices
Contribute accurate waste and recycling data to group-wide sustainability disclosures, including SECR and ESOS carbon reporting frameworks
Collaborate with operations, the central Environment & Sustainability team, and supply chain partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience managing WEEE compliance obligations and preparing Environment Agency returns in a retail, distribution, or logistics environment
Strong understanding of UK waste legislation, including Environmental Permitting and Hazardous Waste Regulations
Demonstrable track record managing commercial waste or recycling contracts with measurable value recovery outcomes
IEMA Associate/Full membership or an equivalent environmental management qualification, e.g. NEBOSH Environmental Certificate
Stakeholder management skills, critical thinking, and a proactive entrepreneurial mindset
Familiarity with carbon reporting frameworks, including SECR and GHG Protocol
Experience conducting environmental site audits across multi-site operations
Ability to work Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00, with flexibility in start and finish times
Willingness to travel to required sites based on business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee-owned business with Partners sharing responsibility and rewards
Flexible start and finish times
Flexible working support, including flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter hour contracts where possible
Pre-employment vetting information and support where required