Enviromental & Sustainbility Manager

AVIC Cabin Systems Limited; Otley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AVIC Cabin Systems Limited is seeking a senior Environmental & Sustainability Lead to establish ACS UK's EMS aligned to ISO 14001, drive sustainability initiatives, CBAM compliance, and coordinate EcoVadis assessments from our Cambridge facility.

You will partner with senior leaders to embed data-driven environmental performance, manage supplier engagement, deliver training and reporting, and promote a culture of continual improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Environmental Management or Sustainability.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance requirements and EMS.
• Understanding of ISO 14001, risk management, carbon reduction, waste management and sustainable procurement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an EMS aligned with ISO 14001 and certification readiness.
• Establish environmental policies, objectives, KPIs, procedures and internal audits.
• Monitor environmental legislation, regulatory compliance and customer requirements.
• Identify environmental risks and opportunities for continual improvement.
• Manage CBAM reporting requirements, data collection and supplier engagement.
• Maintain environmental records and provide reporting and advice to management.
• Develop sustainability programme with measurable objectives and performance indicators.
• Lead initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, waste and energy use while improving efficiency.
• Deliver sustainability reporting for management, customers and stakeholders.
• Lead EcoVadis assessment process, evidence gathering and submission.
• Implement improvement actions from EcoVadis assessments and supplier requirements.
• Support customer questionnaires, audits and sustainability information requests.
• Promote supplier engagement on environmental and ethical standards.
• Develop initiatives to reduce waste and improve recycling.
• Support sustainable procurement by establishing environmental requirements for suppliers.
• Promote responsible sourcing and supplier engagement on sustainability.

Skills

EMS leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Education

Degree in Environmental Management or related field

Professional EMS qualification

Tools

ISO 14001

CBAM compliance knowledge

Job description

Purpose

To establish and develop ACS UK's Environmental & Sustainability function, ensuring effective environmental management, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across the business.

The role will lead the development of an Environmental Management System (EMS) aligned to ISO 14001, support sustainability initiatives, manage EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) obligations, coordinate EcoVadis assessments, and work with internal and external stakeholders to improve environmental performance and support wider CSR objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Management & Compliance

• Develop and implement an EMS aligned with ISO 14001, progressing towards certification readiness.
• Establish environmental policies, objectives, KPIs, procedures and internal audit processes.
• Monitor environmental legislation, regulatory compliance and customer requirements.
• Identify and manage environmental risks, impacts and opportunities for continual improvement.
• Manage CBAM reporting requirements, including data collection and supplier engagement.
• Maintain environmental records and provide reporting and advice to management.

Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

• Develop and implement the company's sustainability programme with measurable objectives and performance indicators.
• Lead initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, waste and environmental impacts while improving resource and energy efficiency.
• Deliver sustainability reporting for management, customers and stakeholders.

EcoVadis & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and manage ACS UK's EcoVadis assessment process, including evidence gathering and submission.
• Implement improvement actions arising from EcoVadis assessments and customer sustainability requirements.
• Support customer questionnaires, audits and sustainability information requests.

Waste, Resource & Supply Chain Management

• Develop initiatives to reduce waste, improve recycling and enhance resource efficiency.
• Support sustainable procurement by establishing environmental requirements for suppliers.
• Promote responsible sourcing and supplier engagement on environmental and ethical standards.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Deliver environmental awareness and training programmes across the business.
• Report progress against objectives, KPIs, compliance obligations and improvement initiatives.
• Support the wider CSR agenda and promote a culture of sustainability and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Measures

• Progress towards implementation and certification readiness of an ISO 14001-aligned EMS.
• Environmental compliance performance.
• Reduction in carbon emissions and waste generation.
• Improvements in recycling, resource recovery, energy efficiency and environmental performance.
• Completion of supplier environmental assessments.
• Delivery of training, internal audits and corrective actions within agreed timescales.
• Successful delivery of sustainability improvement projects.
• Timely and accurate environmental and sustainability reporting.

Key Challenges

• Establishing and embedding a new Environmental & Sustainability function.
• Developing and implementing an effective ISO 14001-aligned EMS.
• Managing evolving sustainability requirements, including EcoVadis and CBAM obligations.
• Balancing environmental improvements with operational and commercial priorities.
• Establishing reliable environmental data, KPIs and reporting processes.
• Engaging employees, suppliers and customers to support sustainability objectives.

Knowledge, Education & Experience

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Degree or professional qualification in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance requirements and environmental management systems.
• Understanding of ISO 14001, environmental risk management, carbon reduction, waste management, resource efficiency and sustainable procurement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience

• Experience in an environmental, sustainability, HSE or compliance-related role.
• Proven experience developing and implementing environmental management systems, policies and procedures.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and certification readiness activities.
• Experience developing KPIs, reporting frameworks and continuous improvement plans.
• Practical experience in carbon reduction, waste management, recycling and resource efficiency initiatives.
• Experience engaging suppliers and internal stakeholders on sustainability matters.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects and establish new processes in a changing environment.

Aerospace experience is desirable but not essential. Candidates from engineering, manufacturing, defence or other regulated industries will also be considered.

Key Relationships

Internal

• Senior Leadership Team
• Operations & Site Management
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Procurement & Supply Chain
• All Employees

External

• Customers
• Suppliers & Contractors
• Regulatory Authorities
• Certification Bodies & External Auditors
• Environmental Consultants & Specialists

Working Arrangements

• Based at the ACS Cambridge facility with travel to company and supplier locations as required.
• Flexibility to work additional hours in support of business needs.

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The successful candidate may be required to undertake additional duties in line with business requirements.

AVIC Cabin Systems (UK) Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.