Global Environmental Technology Manager (m/f/d)
Added 27 Aug · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2152 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Syngenta is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1254 (Waste disposal and environmental services managers, Focus on waste, wastewater, air emissions and recycling technologies) or SOC 2161 (Research and development (r&d) managers, Role involves process development and technology maturation). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Company Description
About Syngenta
At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.
Job Description
At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, we are seeking a Global Environmental Technology Lead. This is a hybrid role based in Huddersfield, UK.
As Global Environmental Technology Lead, you will shape how Production & Supply identifies, develops and deploys the technologies that reduce environmental impact while protecting operational performance and our license to operate. This is a high-impact global role for an accomplished scientist or engineer who can move confidently between technical depth, strategic direction and practical implementation. You will connect manufacturing sites, process development, environmental specialists and external partners to turn complex environmental challenges into scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
About Syngenta
At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.
Job Description
At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, we are seeking a Global Environmental Technology Lead. This is a hybrid role based in Huddersfield, UK.
As Global Environmental Technology Lead, you will shape how Production & Supply identifies, develops and deploys the technologies that reduce environmental impact while protecting operational performance and our license to operate. This is a high-impact global role for an accomplished scientist or engineer who can move confidently between technical depth, strategic direction and practical implementation. You will connect manufacturing sites, process development, environmental specialists and external partners to turn complex environmental challenges into scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Set the global environmental technology strategy across waste, wastewater, air emissions, vent treatment, recovery and recycling, informed by Best Available Techniques (BAT).
- Identify, assess and mature emerging technologies, taking opportunities from laboratory and pilot-scale evidence through to robust manufacturing application.
- Partner with global and local manufacturing teams to solve critical environmental challenges, improve site performance and safeguard license to operate.
- Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Chemistry, Chemical Process Engineering or a related discipline.
- Ideally 10+ years’ experience in industrial chemical operations and/or process development.
- Demonstrated expertise in environmental technologies and a practical understanding of environmental legislation.
- Able to remain focused, resilient and effective in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong knowledge of waste, wastewater, emissions, recovery and recycling technologies.
- Solid grounding in organic and inorganic chemistry, chemical processes and process engineering; agrochemical production knowledge is an advantage.
- Working knowledge of environmental toxicity, chemical bio-transformation and environmental risk assessment.
- Proven ability to lead teams or workstreams in project, departmental or matrix environments.
- Experience in project and change management, with resilience in ambiguous environments.
At the Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre we make important Crop Protection products that are used in over 120 countries worldwide. These products help our growers to meet the ever-increasing demand for food, feed and fuel, and our talented & dedicated teams make this possible. The Huddersfield team is proactive, driven, and friendly, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equality and inclusion. We work cross functionally to get the job done!
What We Offer
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
- Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
- Up to 31.5 days annual holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays.
- 36-hour working week.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Syngenta, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2152 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~39k in sampleP25 £33kP75 £52k
£27kmedian £43kgoing rate £42k£52k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2152 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.