Environmental Advisor

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

Job summary

Veolia ES is seeking an Environmental Assurance professional to support environmental standards across the North and East of the UK. The role involves conducting audits, advising on compliance, and engaging with teams to promote best practices in environmental management. The ideal candidate will hold an Environmental Certificate IEMA and have experience in the waste sector, contributing to Veolia's commitment to ecological transformation and community support.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Car or allowance

Generous bonus scheme

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

One paid day leave for volunteering

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified in Environmental Certificate IEMA with experience in the waste sector.
• Environmental degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Qualified ISO 14001 auditor is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support Veolia on environmental matters through audits and stakeholder engagement.
• Advise on compliance with environmental legislation.
• Engage with operational teams to identify improvements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Continuous Improvement

Education

Environmental Certificate IEMA

Environmental degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

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)

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. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our 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 everything from groceries to well-known retailers

- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll be doing:

This exciting and varied role will report to the Company Environment Manager and will actively support Veolia on all environmental matters by establishing relationships with key stakeholders to assure the right standards are in place, by undertaking regular specialised environmental assurance audits.

You will engage with operational teams and identify further improvements and provide solutions in this area, as well as work with the wider R&A team to support operations and where appropriate, support and liaise with external stakeholders, regulators and customers.

You will offer advice on environmental compliance with relevant legislation including but not limited to, waste duty of care, environmental permitting regulations and animal by-products

You’ll be extremely people-facing - getting out and about with colleagues to keep a finger on the business pulse - sharing best practice and engaging our teams on environmental matters.

What we're looking for:

• You will be qualified in an Environmental Certificate IEMA, with proven previous experience - preferably in the waste sector

• Environmental degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience

• Qualified ISO 14001 auditor is desired

• Continuous improvement ability and experience e.g. simplification of processes with the ability to communicate complex explanations and concepts in an engaging manner to diverse audiences.

• The ability to influence key stakeholders on site.

• An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide industry-leading customer service to all internal and external customers.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.