Environmental Advisor

AHK Group Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Alfred H Knight in Liverpool, UK, seeks an Environmental Advisor to uphold ISO 14001 at our North West Laboratories, under the Group H&S Manager, and contribute to Group Project Quartz environmental procedures worldwide.

The role requires 5+ years in an HSE function, EMS management experience, and solid knowledge of UK environmental legislation; NEBOSH and IOSH are desirable, Lead Auditor certification is a plus. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Identification and engagement of stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Understanding and application of UK environmental legislation.
• Experience managing EMS and environmental risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Uphold ISO 14001 certification for AHK North West Laboratories.
• Contribute to Group Project Quartz by developing environmental procedures globally.
• Identify and engage stakeholders to drive environmental compliance.
• Support HSE team in environmental risk assessment and control measures.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Influencing change

Adaptive problem solving

UK Environmental legislation

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Environmental qualification

IOSH membership

EMA or equivalent qualification

Lead Auditor certification for ISO standards (advantage)

Job description

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Advisor to join our team here in Liverpool, UK.

Under the guidance of the Group H&S Manager, the Environmental Advisor will focus primarily on upholding the ISO 14001 certification for AHK North West Laboratories, with assistance from the existing H&S Team. Additionally, this position will contribute to the Company's Project Quartz initiative, which aims to develop and implement Group Environmental Procedures across Alfred H Knight's global operations.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Ability to identify and engage stakeholders.
• Ability to influence positive change where required.
• Must be capable of adaptive problem solving and potential conflict resolution issues to ensure compliance.
• Understanding of UK Environmental legislation a requirement.

Required Work Experience

• 5+ years in a HSE role, preferably within a similar industry.
• Responsibility for managing an EMS in a previous role.
• If internal, must show a broad understanding of Environmental risk assessment, Aspects & Impacts etc.

Qualifications

• Lead Auditor certification for ISO standards would be an advantage.
• IOSH membership is standard, also EMA or equivalent qualification would be desirable but not essential.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Environmental-specific qualification.

Travel

• The role may involve prospective travel as it progresses.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.