Environmental Advisor

Veolia; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated environmental professional to drive ecological transformation. This exciting role involves engaging with stakeholders, conducting environmental audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You'll play a key part in promoting best practices in environmental management while fostering relationships across teams. With a commitment to inclusivity and a focus on community support, this position offers a chance to make a real impact. Join a company recognized as one of the best places to work, where your contributions will help shape a sustainable future for generations to come.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Car allowance

Generous bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries

Resources for health support

Paid volunteer day

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in environmental compliance, preferably in the waste sector.
• Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental matters by establishing relationships with stakeholders.
• Conduct environmental assurance audits and advise on compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Environmental Compliance

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Education

Environmental Certificate IEMA

Environmental Degree

Tools

ISO 14001 Auditor Qualification

Job description

Salary

Circa £38,000 plus car allowance and generous bonus scheme

Hours

40 hours per week

Location

Covering the North and East of the UK (main sites at Merseyside, Nottingham, and Sheffield)

Introduction

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. We're looking for someone equally committed to push for genuine change and bring our Ecological Transformation vision to life. At Veolia, everyone can contribute to working with communities, caring for the environment, and fostering an inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Car or allowance
• Generous bonus scheme
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on groceries and well-known retailers
• Resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health
• One paid day leave annually to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Role Responsibilities

This role, reporting to the Company Environment Manager, involves supporting Veolia on environmental matters by establishing relationships with stakeholders, conducting specialised environmental assurance audits, engaging with operational teams for improvements, and liaising with external stakeholders, regulators, and customers. You will advise on environmental compliance, including waste duty of care, environmental permitting, and animal by-products. The role is highly people-facing, involving outreach and engagement with teams to promote best practices in environmental management.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified in an Environmental Certificate IEMA, with proven experience, preferably in the waste sector
• An environmental degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience
• ISO 14001 auditor qualification is desirable
• Experience in continuous improvement and process simplification, with the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively
• Ability to influence stakeholders on-site
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for industry-leading customer service

Next Steps

Apply today to help make a difference for future generations. Veolia is proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, recognized as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation for two consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to our people and inclusive environment.

We support all applicants throughout the process and provide reasonable adjustments upon request. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.