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United Kingdom · Compliance, quality and safety · Senior (5-8 years)

Senior International Circular Economy Director

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  • Experience bandSenior (5-8 years)
  • Direct reportsNo direct reports
  • Reports toLead Circular Economy Strategist or Circular Economy Manager
  • UK framework levelUsually a manager, or the deepest specialist in a team

Also advertised as Senior Circularity Lead · Global Circular Economy Programme Manager · Senior Sustainability Compliance Manager · Circular Economy Project Lead

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The qualifications matched to this job

GQA Level 5 Diploma in the Practice of Process Safety Management GQA Qualifications Limited · Level 5 · covers 1 of 3 standards
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Certificate in Waste and Resource Management CIWM · Level 4 · covers 1 of 3 standards
GQA PAA\VQ-SET Level 3 Diploma for a Bulk Storage Operator (Technician) GQA Qualifications Limited · Level 3 · covers 1 of 3 standards
GQA PAA\VQ-SET Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills GQA Qualifications Limited · Level 3 · covers 1 of 3 standards

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Understand how to comply with the relevant Regulations, Industry Standards and Management Requirements for Process Safety GQA Level 5 Diploma in the Practice of Process Safety Management
Maintain health and safety in the waste resource management industry CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Storage of Non-Hazardous Wastes
Stakeholder communication and other non-legislative factors affecting the waste and resource management industry CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Certificate in Waste and Resource Management
Comply with External and Internal Obligations within a Bulk Storage Operations Environment GQA PAA\VQ-SET Level 3 Diploma for a Bulk Storage Operator (Technician)
Understand operational systems and procedures in the waste/recycling industry CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Sustainable Resource Management
Good Manufacturing Practice GQA PAA\VQ-SET Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills

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  1. Understand how to comply with the relevant Regulations, Industry Standards and Management Requirements for Process Safety GQA Qualifications Limited · covers 1 of 3 standards Level 5
  2. Maintain health and safety in the waste resource management industry CIWM · covers 1 of 3 standards Level 4
  3. Stakeholder communication and other non-legislative factors affecting the waste and resource management industry CIWM · covers 1 of 3 standards Level 4
  4. Comply with External and Internal Obligations within a Bulk Storage Operations Environment GQA Qualifications Limited · covers 1 of 3 standards Level 3
  5. Understand operational systems and procedures in the waste/recycling industry CIWM · covers 1 of 3 standards Level 3
  6. Good Manufacturing Practice GQA Qualifications Limited · covers 1 of 3 standards Level 3
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3What this role really is

Leads work to make products and operations more circular, from material choices to end-of-life strategies, across international markets.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

LCA Software (e.g., SimaPro, GaBi) Advanced

Building new product LCA models from scratch, interpreting complex results, and defending methodology in internal reviews or audits. You'll be the expert user.

Material Traceability Platform (e.g., Circulor, Sourcemap) Advanced

Managing platform implementation for new supply chains, configuring dashboards for specific projects, and training suppliers on how to use the system to track materials. You'll be configuring and troubleshooting.

EHS/Compliance Software (e.g., Enablon, Sphera) Expert

Configuring new data collection modules for circularity metrics, designing custom reports for management, and leading internal audits using the system to verify data integrity. You'll be making the system work for our circularity needs.

GRC System (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, OneTrust) Advanced

Mapping circular economy risks (e.g., EPR fee changes, material scarcity) to the enterprise risk framework and helping to define controls and mitigation strategies within the system. You'll be embedding circularity into our risk management.

BI & Data Visualization (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) Advanced

Connecting to various data sources (like EHS software APIs), building complex, interactive dashboards to track circular economy programme progress, and presenting key insights to project teams and leadership. You'll be telling stories with data.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing in Where you are nowThe step above
Project Methodology & Tool Selection Follows prescribed methodology; uses pre-selected tools. Chooses methodology for routine tasks; proposes new tools for review. Defines project methodology; selects and justifies new tools within project scope (e.g., specific LCA software modules). Consults Director on significant tool investments.
Regulatory Interpretation & Application Applies existing guidelines to specific cases; escalates ambiguities. Interprets regulations for routine scenarios; proposes solutions for minor compliance gaps. Interprets new, complex regulations and translates them into actionable business requirements. Makes recommendations on compliance strategy for specific product lines or regions. Consults Legal on high-risk interpretations.
Material Selection for Circularity Identifies available recycled content options based on specifications. Proposes alternative materials with improved circularity for existing products. Leads the evaluation and recommendation of new circular materials for product redesigns, balancing cost, performance, and environmental impact. Influences R&D and Procurement decisions.
Budget Allocation (Project-Specific) No budget authority; flags potential cost overruns. Manages small project budgets (up to £5K); flags significant deviations. Recommends and justifies project budget adjustments up to £10K. Consults Director on any budget changes above this threshold or significant new spending.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

Project Delivery Rate
Percentage of circular economy projects completed on time and within the agreed scope and budget.
Target · 90% of projects delivered as planned

You led the packaging redesign project for our EMEA region, delivering it two weeks early and £5K under budget, resulting in a 15% reduction in plastic use for that product line.

Targeted Waste Stream Reduction
Documented percentage reduction in a specific waste stream identified as a priority for circularity.
Target · 5-10% reduction in a targeted waste stream annually

Your initiative at our Manchester plant reduced manufacturing scrap of a key material by 7% over 12 months, saving us £150K in disposal costs and virgin material purchases.

Recycled Content Integration
Increase in the average post-consumer recycled (PCR) content in specific product categories you're working on.
Target · Achieve a 5% increase in PCR content for assigned product categories within 18 months

You worked with R&D and Procurement to switch a key component's material, boosting its PCR content from 20% to 25%, which was a tough ask but made a real difference.

EPR Scheme Compliance Accuracy
Accuracy of data submitted for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, ensuring no penalties or rework.
Target · 100% accurate and timely submission of EPR data for your assigned regions/product lines

You reviewed and signed off on the EPR data for our German market, catching a potential error that would have led to a £10K fine, ensuring a smooth submission.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Influence
How effectively you build relationships and influence teams (like R&D, Procurement, Operations) that don't directly report to you, getting them to adopt circular practices.
  • You're regularly invited to early-stage product design meetings. Your recommendations on material changes are frequently adopted. Other department leads proactively seek your input on circularity challenges. You're seen as a trusted advisor, not just a 'compliance person'.
Regulatory Interpretation & Application
Your ability to take complex, often vague, new circular economy regulations and translate them into clear, actionable requirements for the business.
  • You produce clear, concise internal guidance documents on new regulations (e.g., Digital Product Passports). Teams come to you with questions about regulatory implications. We avoid 'surprises' from new legislation because you've flagged them early and suggested a path forward.
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
How well you support and develop junior team members, sharing your expertise and helping them grow.
  • Junior analysts regularly seek your advice. You run informal training sessions or workshops. Your mentees show clear progress in their understanding and project work. You're seen as a helpful, approachable expert.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability
Your knack for tackling non-routine circularity challenges and adapting plans when things inevitably change (because they always do).
  • You propose creative solutions when initial project plans hit roadblocks. You can quickly pivot strategy when new regulations emerge or market conditions shift. You don't just flag problems
  • you come with potential answers, even if they're not perfect.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Making a Tangible Environmental Impact

You get a real buzz from seeing a project you led result in less waste going to landfill, more recycled content in our products, or a more efficient use of resources. You're driven by the real-world difference your work makes.

Successfully launching a pilot take-back scheme for a product line, seeing the materials re-enter the supply chain, and knowing you've closed a loop.

Solving Complex, Interconnected Problems

You love untangling complicated challenges that involve multiple departments, technical hurdles, and regulatory nuances. The more pieces to the puzzle, the more engaged you are.

Figuring out how to comply with a new, vague EU regulation by collaborating with R&D, Legal, and Operations to design a practical, cost-effective solution.

Influencing and Leading Change Without Direct Authority

You thrive on convincing others, building consensus, and leading cross-functional teams through persuasion and expertise, rather than simply telling people what to do. You enjoy the challenge of getting buy-in.

Getting the Head of Procurement to agree to prioritise suppliers with strong circularity credentials, even if it means a slightly longer sourcing process initially.

What frustrates people
  • The 'Cost Centre' Perception: Constantly having to justify your budget and initiatives to leaders who see compliance and sustainability as an overhead expense, not a source of long-term value or risk mitigation.
  • Data Anarchy: Trying to consolidate accurate waste, water, and material data from 50+ global sites that all use different units of measure, tracking methods, and ERP systems (if they track it at all). It's a nightmare, frankly.
  • Pilot Purgatory: Your brilliant take-back programme pilot proves successful and gets great feedback, but it never gets scaled because of a sudden shift in quarterly business priorities or a key executive sponsor leaving the company.
  • Regulatory Whiplash: Spending a year preparing for a new EU regulation, only for it to be delayed or changed at the last minute, forcing a scramble to re-plan and re-brief the business on new requirements.
  • The 'Not My Problem' Silo: You are often the connective tissue between R&D, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Sales, frequently trying to solve problems that each department insists belongs to someone else. It's like herding cats sometimes.
What this role does not give you
  • A predictable, routine work schedule with minimal interruptions. Expect the unexpected.
  • Direct line management responsibilities if that's your primary career goal (though you'll certainly lead projects).
  • A role where all your recommendations are immediately adopted without significant negotiation or pushback.
  • A quiet, isolated environment; you'll be talking to people all day, every day.

8Who you work with

This role is crucial for embedding circular economy principles across our global operations. You'll directly influence how we design, make, and manage our products, reducing our environmental impact and ensuring we meet stringent international compliance requirements. Your work helps us avoid fines, unlock new efficiencies, and build a stronger, more resilient supply chain. Honestly, you're a bit of a linchpin, connecting the dots between various departments to make sure we're all pulling in the same direction on circularity.

Inside the business
  • R&D and Product Development teams (for design changes)
  • Procurement and Supply Chain teams (for material sourcing)
  • Manufacturing Operations (for waste reduction and process changes)
  • Legal and Regulatory Affairs (for policy interpretation)
  • Marketing and Communications (for external reporting and claims)
Outside the business
  • External auditors (for compliance verification)
  • Industry associations (for best practice sharing)
  • Key suppliers (for material traceability and circular solutions)
  • Waste management and recycling partners

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • Proven experience (at least 5 years) in a dedicated circular economy, sustainability compliance, or EHS role within a global manufacturing or consumer goods company.
  • Demonstrable experience leading complex, cross-functional projects from start to finish, ideally with a focus on material circularity or waste reduction.
  • A solid track record of interpreting complex environmental regulations and translating them into practical business actions.
  • Experience in building and interpreting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) models, or a very strong understanding of LCA methodologies.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work with large datasets and draw actionable insights for circularity improvements.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and explaining complex topics clearly.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

LCA Software Expertise & Customisation

As our product portfolio becomes more complex and our circularity goals more ambitious, you'll need to move beyond standard LCA models. This means customising impact assessment methods, developing proprietary datasets, and integrating LCA with other business systems.

Parameterisation & Scenario Modelling · API Integration with ERP/PLM systems · Uncertainty Analysis in LCA

  • This month: Explore advanced features in your current LCA software, focusing on parameterisation and sensitivity analysis.
  • Month 2: Identify one manual data input for an LCA model and research how it could be automated via API integration.
  • Month 3: Present a 'deep dive' on LCA uncertainty to your team, explaining how we can better communicate the robustness of our results.

Quick win: Start building one new LCA model with a focus on scenario analysis, allowing you to quickly compare different circular options.

Advanced Data Governance & Quality for Circularity

The accuracy and reliability of our circularity data are paramount, especially with increasing regulatory scrutiny (e.g., CSRD) and the risk of greenwashing accusations. You'll need to be an expert in ensuring data integrity from source to report.

Data Lineage & Audit Trails · Data Validation & Reconciliation · Master Data Management (MDM) for Materials

  • This month: Map the data flow for one key circularity metric from its source to its final report.
  • Month 2: Identify 2-3 common data quality issues in our current circularity reporting and propose solutions.
  • Month 3: Work with IT or data teams to understand how Master Data Management principles could be applied to our material data.

Quick win: Implement a simple data validation checklist for any new data streams you're bringing into your circularity projects.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Regularly attending industry webinars and conferences on circular economy, EPR, and sustainable materials to stay current with trends and regulations.
  • Joining relevant professional bodies or working groups (e.g., within industry associations) to network and contribute to best practice development.
  • Taking advanced courses in specific areas like advanced LCA modelling, supply chain sustainability, or material science.
  • Actively seeking out opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and share your expertise internally.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

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What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

Prompt Engineering & LLM Integration for Compliance

Honestly, competitors are already using large language models (LLMs) to draft regulatory summaries and initial compliance reports in minutes, not hours. Analysts who figure this out will outproduce peers significantly. It's about working smarter, not just harder.

  • Context windows and token limits
  • Temperature settings for different tasks
  • RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) architectures
  • Output validation and hallucination detection

Advanced Circularity Metrics & Value Chain Modelling

Regulators and investors are demanding more sophisticated, verifiable metrics beyond just 'waste diverted'. We need to measure true circularity across the entire value chain, not just at our factory gates. This means moving beyond simple percentages to more complex models that capture value retention and resource efficiency.

  • Material Circularity Indicator (MCI)
  • Value Retention Analysis
  • Digital Product Passports (DPP) Data Architecture
  • Blockchain for Traceability & Circularity

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Methodology (ISO 14040/14044)
  • Circular Business Model Design
  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Policy Analysis
  • Material Flow Analysis (MFA)
  • Sustainability Reporting Standards (GRI, SASB, CSRD)
  • ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    Circular Economy Specialist (L2)

    2-3 years

    Skills to master

    • Deepen your understanding of specific circularity methodologies (e.g., LCA, MFA), become an expert user of our EHS and traceability platforms, and take ownership of routine compliance reporting. Learn how to manage smaller projects independently.

    You're ready to move on when

    • You've consistently delivered accurate and timely circularity reports.
    • You've successfully managed 2-3 smaller circular economy projects from start to finish.
    • You're the go-to person for questions on a specific circularity topic or regulation.
    • You've started to provide informal guidance to new team members.
  2. 2

    EHS Manager (from another industry)

    3-5 years (with focused circularity development)

    Skills to master

    • Transition your EHS management experience to a circular economy focus. This means learning specific circularity methodologies (LCA, MFA), understanding EPR schemes, and developing a strong grasp of circular business models. You'll need to demonstrate project leadership in sustainability.

    You're ready to move on when

    • You've taken on and successfully delivered circularity-focused projects in your previous EHS role.
    • You've completed specific training or certifications in circular economy principles.
    • You can articulate how your EHS experience directly translates to circular economy challenges.
    • You've actively sought out opportunities to connect EHS to broader sustainability goals.
  3. 3

    Sustainability Consultant (with circularity focus)

    2-4 years

    Skills to master

    • Adapt your consulting experience to an in-house role. This means understanding our internal systems, processes, and corporate culture. You'll need to move from advising to directly implementing and owning projects, building strong internal relationships.

    You're ready to move on when

    • You've led multiple circular economy projects for clients, demonstrating clear impact.
    • You're comfortable with the 'messiness' of internal data and systems, not just clean client data.
    • You can build strong, lasting relationships with internal stakeholders, not just project-based client relationships.
    • You're keen to 'own' the outcomes of your work, rather than just provide recommendations.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This work can lead to running circular economy strategy across a whole business unit, or moving into a chief sustainability officer role setting strategy at board level.

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Senior International Circular Economy Director
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Methodology (ISO 14040/14044)
  • Circular Business Model Design
  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Policy Analysis
  • Material Flow Analysis (MFA)
  • Sustainability Reporting Standards (GRI, SASB, CSRD)
  • ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)
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16The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Senior International Circular Economy Director is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. Lead Circular Economy Strategist (Level 4)

    3-5 years

    This role moves you from leading specific projects to architecting multi-year programmes and defining strategy for a business unit. You'll start managing a small team and have more significant budget authority.

    • Circular Business Model Innovation Designing and piloting entirely new circular business models (e.g., product-as-a-service).
    • Advanced Policy Advocacy Engaging with policy makers and industry bodies to influence future circular economy legislation.
    • Enterprise Risk Management for Circularity Integrating circular economy risks into the broader enterprise risk framework at a strategic level.
    • Vendor & Partner Strategy Defining the strategy for engaging with key circular economy partners (e.g., advanced recyclers, take-back providers).
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, a big chunk of circular economy work involves sifting through regulations, analysing data, and drafting reports. It's important, but it can be a time sink. Imagine getting back hours every week to focus on the truly strategic stuff, the big wins. That's where AI comes in.

We're not talking about replacing your brain; we're talking about giving you a seriously smart assistant. Our internal AI Productivity Hub is designed to take the grunt work out of your day, freeing you up to do what you do best: lead projects, strategise, and influence change. Think of it as having a dedicated research analyst and report writer available 24/7.

Regulatory Compliance Automation

An AI agent continuously scans global regulatory databases for updates on EPR, plastics taxes, and material restrictions. It'll then provide you with a weekly summarised brief of risks and opportunities relevant to our specific product portfolio and regions. No more endless manual searching.

LCA Model Scoping & Data Collection

Use generative AI to create the initial framework for a new product Life Cycle Assessment based on a simple bill of materials. The AI can suggest data proxies for obscure materials and auto-generate detailed data request forms for suppliers, saving you days of setup time.

Supplier Circularity Analysis

An AI tool analyses potential suppliers' sustainability reports, certifications, and public statements to generate a 'circularity scorecard'. It'll flag risks (e.g., poor water management in a stressed region) and highlight opportunities (e.g., existing take-back capabilities), giving you a head start on vetting.

ESG Report Narrative Drafting

Feed your quarterly circularity performance data into a generative AI model trained on our prior ESG reports and tone of voice. It drafts the initial narrative for the annual report sections you own, connecting data points to our strategic goals. Think of it as your first draft, done in minutes.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Senior International Circular Economy Director?

Common routes in include Circular Economy Specialist (2-3 years), EHS Manager (from another industry) (3-5 years (with focused circularity development)) and Sustainability Consultant (with circularity focus) (2-4 years). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Senior International Circular Economy Director progress to?

This role can lead on to Lead Circular Economy Strategist (3-5 years), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Senior International Circular Economy Director?

Increasingly, Prompt Engineering & LLM Integration for Compliance and Advanced Circularity Metrics & Value Chain Modelling. These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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17Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 5

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

 More jobs in compliance, quality and safety

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.
If you leave this industry

The skills involved transfer to sustainability consulting, NGO work on circularity, material innovation start-ups, or product development roles with a circular design focus in other industries.

This role profile is © 2026 Growth Engineering Technologies Ltd. Built from UK occupational standards and regulated qualification data, and written for Zavmo.

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