Environmental Compliance Specialist

Allen & York Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport in the southwest of England is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to maintain its Environmental Management System. The role includes planning environmental audits, liaising with external bodies, and ensuring compliance with ISO 14001. Candidates should have relevant degrees and skills in environmental auditing and stakeholder engagement. This position operates on a hybrid model with a focus on sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience of environmental auditing and compliance.
• Self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in the infrastructure sector, specifically aviation, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and conduct environmental audits and oversee environmental monitoring.
• Ensure licences and permits are compliant with ISO 14001.
• Respond to environmental investigations and complaints.

Skills

Environmental auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree

Member of IEMA

Job description

Overview

Allen & York are delighted to be working with a leading airport in the southwest of England as they look to recruit an Environmental Compliance Specialist to sit in the Planning & Corporate Affairs Team and be an integral part of maintaining the Airport's Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001. Reporting to the Head of Sustainability and Social Value, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling and conducting environmental audits and overseeing environmental monitoring, ensuring licences and permits are up to date and comply with ISO 14001. You will also be responsible for liaising with the Environment Agency and other external bodies, so your stakeholder engagement skills will be excellent.

You will prepare audit reports, assist in the preparation and coordination of external ISIO audits, you will make sure all documentation, policies and procedures are up to date and it will be your role to deliver training and coaching, ensuring all departments are aware of any changes, to ensure best practice.

You will respond to any environmental investigations and complaints and you will work closely with the noise management consultants to implement the Noise Action Plan for the Airport.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and conduct environmental audits and oversee environmental monitoring.
• Ensure licences and permits are up to date and compliant with ISO 14001.
• Liaise with the Environment Agency and other external bodies; maintain excellent stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare audit reports and assist in the preparation and coordination of external ISIO audits.
• Keep documentation, policies and procedures up to date and deliver training and coaching to ensure best practice across departments.
• Respond to environmental investigations and complaints.
• Work with noise management consultants to implement the Noise Action Plan for the Airport.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree.
• Member of IEMA.
• Experience of environmental auditing and compliance.
• Self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to forge strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience in the infrastructure sector, specifically aviation, is advantageous but an interest and willingness to learn is important.

Working Arrangement

Based on site at the airport, the role operates a hybrid working model: you will be able to work from home two to three days a week, but initially you will be required to attend the offices three days a week.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant skills and experience and you'd like to join a growing business with a strong sustainability strategy, please contact [e-mail].

About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let\'s help build a better world, together.