Having over 20 years experience within the industrial and commercial sectors and most recently held the post of an Assessment Manager with the United Kingdom Accreditation Service.

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Details of experience : UKAS

• Environmental permitting /EU ETS specialist ISO 14001, ISO 14065, ISO 17020)
• Management of Key global clients with regards to compliance for ISO 14001, ISO17021, ISO 14065 and ISO 17020.
• Providing technical expertise for ISO 14001 EMS ,EMAS, EU ETS, BS 8555 ACORN schemes
• Assessing clients compliance both in the UK and overseas(Europe  & Asia )
• Attending policy meetings with BIS(WG3-7), IEMA  (EU ETS,ACORN,) including EA(European cooperation for Accreditation)
• Reviewing future ISO standards and guidance documentation prior to implementation.
• Technical focus point for EMAS Reg 1221/2009 & ISO 50001 Energy Management
• Managing teams of UKAS assessors and technical assessors.
• Training and Mentoring other UKAS staff.

2006-2010 Environment Manager:Archer Daniels Midland (Food Processing)

• Sole responsibility for environmental issues on a large manufacturing site
• Designing, developing and implementing ISO14001 compliant EMS.
  Providing environmental training and development.
• Key responsibility for IPPC permitting & Radioactive Substances Act implementation and management.
• Liaising with external regulatory bodies, local Government and stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with all current and future legislation.
• Developing & implementing waste management and sustainability strategies.
• Environmental project management and implementation.
• Supporting and mentoring all members of staff regarding environmental issues.
• Liaising with senior corporate management /European & global level.
• Carryng out ISO14001 audits.
• Implementing and managing Health and safety policy.
• Providing environmental & health and safety training for all staff and contractors  
    

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