Environmental Compliance Officer
Environmental Compliance Officer
Salary: £44,043 - £47,634
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Wolverhampton, with home working as part of a flexible working arrangement.
Job Type: Permanent
Overview:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Compliance Officer to join us at Wolverhampton Homes. This role is all about helping us operate responsibly and sustainably - identifying environmental risks, improving practices, and embedding environmental thinking across the organisation. We’re looking for someone who is curious, analytical and motivated to make a difference, with the opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career within a supportive, forward-thinking team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the identification, assessment and management of environmental risks across the organisation
- Analyse environmental, waste and carbon data to drive insight and continuous improvement
- Support and embed environmental compliance processes and best practice across teams
- Contribute to key initiatives, including carbon reduction and waste management programmes
- Influence and support colleagues across the organisation to ensure consistent and effective environmental compliance
About you:
- Do you have a genuine interest in environmental sustainability, compliance or risk?
- Are you confident working with data and using it to identify trends and opportunities for improvement?
- Can you interpret legislation, information and data and apply it in a practical, real-world way?
- Do you build strong relationships and feel confident influencing others to adopt better ways of working?
- Do you have (or are you working towards) a qualification or experience in environmental, sustainability or compliance - or are you looking to build your career in this area?
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy extra leave each year.
- Excellent pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Real Living Wage employer, ensuring fair and competitive pay.
- Green travel options, including National Express discounts and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Learning and development support, including access to My Learning Hub and progression opportunities.
You can find more details about our full benefits package on our website, showcasing everything we offer to support your wellbeing and development.
Our organisation:
We are committed to making the city an even better place to live, providing good quality homes in safe, welcoming neighbourhoods. We believe that everyone in Wolverhampton Homes can play their part in making this happen - with the right support. Whether you're just getting started in your career or looking for your next step, you've come to the right place.
Equality and Diversity:
We are proud of our diverse workforce, representative of the city we serve, and we believe that people perform best when they can be themselves. Diversity and inclusion are key to our success, and we encourage colleagues to join our equality forums.
Our top priority is finding the best person for each role and for our company. If you are interested in the position, are customer-focused and solutions-oriented, we would encourage you to apply.
We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date, should a large number of applications be received.
Reports To: Asset Sustainability Manager
Closing date: 12 June 2026
Interview dates: 23 June 2026
Contact for an informal discussion / more information:
Stuart Hobbs - Asset Sustainability Manager - 07791 445073