Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Manager
Passionate about green initiatives, zero emissions, and making a real environmental impact? National Express Bus is looking for an Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Manager to lead our sustainability and environmental compliance agenda.
As we transition toward a Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) fleet, you will be our trusted advisor on environmental regulations, waste management, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction. You will oversee our Environmental Management System across all operational depots and lead us toward ISO 14001 certification.
This role is based at NX House (Birmingham) with a hybrid working setup.
What you will actually be doing
- Lead ISO 14001 & EMS: Build, maintain, and embed our Environmental Management System across operational depots, engineering facilities, and offices.
- Drive Zero Emission Goals: Support our decarbonisation strategy, fleet transition to zero emission vehicles, and the roll out of green infrastructure.
- Ensure Compliance: Keep us fully compliant with UK environmental legislation, licences, and permits, while liaising with environmental regulators and local authorities.
- Conduct Audits & Investigations: Lead site inspections, track environmental performance, investigate pollution incidents or near misses, and deliver root cause analyses.
- Track ESG Metrics: Monitor and report greenhouse gas emissions, fuel use, waste, and energy consumption to senior leadership and external audit bodies.
- Build Awareness: Run sustainability campaigns, create environmental training materials, and support managers in hitting their site environmental targets.
What we need from you
- Relevant Qualifications: An Environmental Diploma or equivalent (e.g., NVQ 4) and at least Associate Membership of IEMA (AIEMA).
- Sector Experience: Proven background managing environmental compliance in transport, logistics, engineering, manufacturing, utilities, or infrastructure.
- ISO 14001 Experience: Practical experience implementing and managing ISO 14001 systems is strongly preferred.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of UK environmental law, statutory reporting, and incident investigation.
- Great Communication: Ability to engage depot teams, influence senior leaders, and communicate complex regulations clearly.
The perks of joining us
- We value the people who keep our green strategy moving:
- Free Travel: Free bus and coach travel right across the National Express network for you.
- Travel for a Plus One: Complimentary travel pass for your nominated person or partner.
- Peace of Mind: Solid company pension scheme and life assurance.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and a private online GP service.
Ready to lead our green journey? Apply today and let’s shape the future of travel!
Things to Note...
At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.
As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.