Environmental Compliance Consultant

Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.

Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.

We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team of around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Environmental Compliance Consultant to support clients in meeting complex global environmental regulations, with a particular focus on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements, including WEEE, Packaging, and Batteries.

In this role, you will produce high-quality compliance reports and provide expert guidance to clients on their regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions. You will conduct in-depth research into evolving environmental legislation worldwide, liaise with national enforcement agencies across EU Member States and internationally, and manage client registrations and submissions of product, battery, and packaging data to regulators and recycling schemes.

A core aspect of the role involves working with Sphera’s EC4P platform—an award-winning web-based solution that enables electronics manufacturers to efficiently manage and fulfil their environmental compliance obligations globally. You will play a key role in helping clients leverage this tool to minimise the environmental impact of their products at end-of-life.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a short compliance assessment task to demonstrate their research and report writing capabilities, providing insight into the type of work undertaken in the role.

Requirements:

• Degree in science, engineering, technology, law, or a related technical discipline (minimum 2:1 or equivalent)
• Strong analytical and research skills, with excellent report writing ability
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong IT skills and willingness to learn new systems and tools
• Excellent time management, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative team player who responds well to feedback
• Prior experience or knowledge of EPR regulations (WEEE, Packaging, Batteries) is desirable

Sphera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.

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