Our Client
Sortera is a leading UK environmental services provider, specialising in sustainable waste management and recycling solutions. With a growing national footprint and a commitment to innovation, Sortera plays a key role in supporting the circular economy and driving industry standards forward.
The Background
Sortera required a Regulatory & Compliance Manager to lead its compliance strategy across health, safety, environmental and quality domains. The role demanded deep technical expertise, cross-sector experience, and the ability to embed robust systems across multiple depots.
Our Approach
Using our recruitment expertise, we performed a targeted and thorough candidate search.
Delivering a tailored recruitment campaign with full market coverage
Assessing candidates against technical and behavioural competencies
Providing a shortlist with detailed candidate and interview insights
The Outcome
We placed a health, safety and environment professional with extensive experience in energy, waste and industrial operations. The appointment has strengthened Sortera’s compliance and enhanced operational assurance across its national network by delivering.
Systems Leadership: Delivered ISO-aligned compliance frameworks and audit readiness across multiple sites.
Environmental Strategy: Led permit, reporting and monitoring aligned to EA and ESG requirements.
Operational Assurance: Embedded proactive incident management and data-led performance tracking.
Why Us?
At Irwin and Colton, permanent recruitment is about more than filling roles; it’s about finding professionals who drive performance and align with your culture.
Our service is efficient, targeted and built on deep sector expertise. Whether you're hiring for a single role or building out a team, we bring clarity, confidence, and results.
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