Environmental and Sustainability Officer

Environmental and Sustainability Officer; Cannock; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Up to 33 days holiday including Bank/H

Employee Rewards with quirky perks

Employee Assistance Programme

Résumé du poste

Environmental and Sustainability Officer position within our sustainability team, focused on data-driven environmental compliance, carbon reporting and continuous improvement across the group.

You will work with our Group Sustainability Manager to collect, validate and analyse environmental data, drive accuracy, and support ISO 14001 and regulatory reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an environmental or sustainability role.
• Degree-level education in Environmental Management, Sustainability or Geography preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills with ability to manipulate, analyse and report on large datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsabilités

• Manage collection, validation and analysis of environmental data for carbon reporting (Scope 1-3).
• Coordinate data collection for annual carbon footprinting and SECR reporting.
• Coordinate packaging EPR data collection and supplier validation.
• Oversee waste management reporting and ISO 14001 environmental management system improvements.
• Maintain environmental compliance records and support audits and management reviews.
• Support supplier sustainability due diligence and ESG questionnaires.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

Degree in Environmental Management / Sustainability / Geography or related discipline

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Join a growing Sustainability team where your environmental expertise directly impacts business success

Working closely alongside our Group Sustainability Manager, you’ll employ your analytic skills and problem-solving ability to support environmental compliance, carbon reporting and continuous improvement across the group.

What you'll be doing

• Manage the collection, validation and analysis of environmental data to support Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 carbon reporting
• Coordinate data collection and transformation for annual carbon footprinting and SECR reporting
• Coordinate Packaging EPR data collection and validation from suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Manage WEEE, Batteries and wider Producer Responsibility compliance activities
• Oversee waste management reporting, maintaining accurate records and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Maintain environmental compliance records and support the continual improvement of our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
• Coordinate internal audits, corrective actions and management review information
• Maintain the environmental legal register and monitor changes in environmental legislation
• Support supplier sustainability due diligence, including environmental and ESG questionnaires
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to obtain information, resolve issues and improve data quality
• Support wider sustainability and environmental compliance projects across the Group as required

What you'll bring

You’ll have a good standard of education with a strong analytical approach and excellent attention to detail.

Proven experience in an environmental or sustainability role is essential. You’ll be confident working independently, managing multiple priorities and using your own initiative to overcome challenges.

Educated to degree level ideally in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Geography or a related discipline would be advantageous, candidates from other disciplines will be considered where they can demonstrate the relevant environmental knowledge, analytical capability and professional experience.

You’ll be an ISEP member, Associate grade or higher.

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills are essential, with the ability to confidently manipulate, analyse and report on large and complex datasets.

You’ll be able to demonstrate evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, think laterally and implement practical solutions to overcome obstacles.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You’ll be comfortable building relationships across the business, obtaining information from a wide range of stakeholders and communicating technical information clearly.

Experience of carbon accounting, SECR reporting, ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, Packaging EPR, WEEE, waste management and environmental legislation would be advantageous.

What we offer

• Up to 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays (with service)
• Employee Rewards with 'quirky perks' like late starts, early finish, long lunch, coffee and lunch on us
• Employee Assistance Programme including fitness classes, podcasts, advice toolkits and confidential counselling
• Retail Discount Scheme across major high street stores, hospitality venues, holidays and days out
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Career opportunities across our 27 branches within the UK and Ireland
• Training and Development investment including on-the-job training, apprenticeships and self-development courses
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance