Environmental And Sustainability Officer

Owen Daniels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Stockport is seeking an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Officer to lead the organisation's environmental management and Net Zero initiatives within the SHEQ team.

You will own ISO 14001, carbon accounting and Scope 1-3 emissions, collaborating with operations and customers to drive reporting, policy development and continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science or related field.
• Full membership of IEMA or CIWEM recommended.
• Hands-on experience with ISO 14001 and environmental management systems.
• Strong understanding of carbon accounting and Scope 3 emissions.
• Experience with Carbon Reduction Plans / PPN 06/21.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continually improve the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Manage environmental audits, compliance activities and investigations.
• Develop carbon reduction initiatives supporting Net Zero targets.
• Oversee Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions, carbon footprinting and reporting.
• Lead Scope 3 supplier engagement and mapping.
• Produce sustainability reports, KPIs and data.
• Support climate risk, resilience and adaptation initiatives.
• Provide environmental support for tenders and Carbon Reduction Plans.
• Develop environmental policies, procedures and training.
• Collaborate with operations, leadership, customers and suppliers.

Skills

ISO 14001

Carbon accounting

Stakeholder management

Sustainability reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

IEMA/CIWEM membership

Tools

ISO 14064

Job description

Location:Stockport

Salary:Competitive

Hours:39 hours per week

Sector:Energy / Power Generation

We are currently working with an established and growing business within theenergy and power generation sector, who are looking to appoint an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Officerto join their SHEQ team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental or sustainability professional to take ownership of the organisation'senvironmental management, carbon reduction and sustainability programmes, whilst playing a key role in supporting their wider Net Zero ambitions.

You will be responsible for leading and continuously improving the company's environmental and sustainability strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, international standards and customer requirements.

You'll have a broad remit covering ISO 14001, carbon accounting, Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions, climate adaptation, sustainability reporting and tender support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and continually improve theISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Lead environmental audits, compliance activities and incident investigations.
• Develop and implement carbon reduction initiatives supporting 2030 and 2050 Net Zero targets.
• ManageScope 1, 2 & 3 emissions, carbon footprinting and greenhouse gas reporting.
• Lead Scope 3 supply chain mapping and supplier engagement.
• Produce sustainability reports, KPIs and environmental performance data.
• Support climate risk, resilience and adaptation initiatives.
• Provide environmental and sustainability support fortenders, PQQs and Carbon Reduction Plans.
• Develop environmental policies, procedures and training.
• Work closely with operational teams, senior leadership, customers and suppliers.

About You

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Full membership ofIEMA or CIWEM.
• Proven experience withISO 14001and environmental management systems.
• Strong knowledge of carbon accounting, ISO 14064 and Scope 3 emissions.
• Experience with Carbon Reduction Plans / PPN 06/21.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation and sustainability reporting.
• Experience undertaking environmental audits and producing environmental data/KPIs.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills.
• Experience within energy, engineering, construction, utilities or manufacturing would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation operating within theenergy and power generation sector, where you will have genuine ownership of environmental and sustainability initiatives.

The role offers the opportunity to influence the company'scarbon reduction strategy, Net Zero journey and environmental performance, whilst working closely with operational teams, senior leadership, customers and commercial functions.

If you're an experienced Environmental or Sustainability professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact across environmental management, carbon and sustainability, we'd be keen to hear from you.