Environmental Management Lead (0941)

Transport for Wales; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for Wales seeks an experienced Environmental Manager to lead the ongoing development and independent oversight of the EMS across TfW locations, assets and activities, ensuring governance, audits and continual improvement.

You will drive certification readiness, coordinate internal and external EMS audits, and apply risk-based approaches to improve environmental performance while ensuring compliance with Welsh and English environmental legislation.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in environmental management, sustainability or related discipline.
• ISEP Environmental Management System Internal Auditor certification.
• Experience maintaining or assuring an EMS (ISO 14001, Green Dragon or equivalent).
• Knowledge of environmental legislation in Wales and England.

Responsibilities

• Manage, operate and continuously improve the TfW Environmental Management System (EMS) across all TfW-owned and managed locations, assets and activities, including stations, depots, offices and construction environments, by implementing governance processes such as audits and management reviews aligned to organisational priorities, to ensure compliance with Green Dragon Level 5 and/or ISO 14001 standards and drive continual improvement.
• Define and annually review the scope of the EMS by applying professional judgement and leading assurance activities associated with the addition of new sites, assets and activities, to ensure the system captures all relevant operations and maintains readiness for certification.
• Design, manage and deliver the internal environmental audit programme across operational and corporate functions, including high-risk and complex operational settings, by determining audit scope, methodology, frequency and prioritisation based on risk, organisational change and system maturity, to assess system effectiveness, ensure compliance and support continual environmental performance.
• Lead the coordination and delivery of annual external EMS audits, including Green Dragon Level 5 and ISO-aligned activities, by acting as the primary organisational representative, managing audit logistics and coordinating evidence collection and submission, to ensure timely and effective responses to audit findings and improvement actions.

Skills

Auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Environmental policy

Education

Degree in Environmental Management or related discipline

Tools

EMS Internal Auditor tools

Job description

The Role

To manage and develop Transport for Wales's (TfW) Environmental Management System, providing independent oversight of environmental performance and enabling continual improvement through evidence-led environmental management, audits, stakeholder engagement and management reviews.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage, operate and continuously improve the TfW Environmental Management System (EMS) across all TfW-owned and managed locations, assets and activities, including stations, depots, offices and construction environments, by implementing governance processes such as audits and management reviews aligned to organisational priorities, to ensure compliance with Green Dragon Level 5 and/or ISO 14001 standards and drive continual improvement.
• Define and annually review the scope of the EMS by applying professional judgement and leading assurance activities associated with the addition of new sites, assets and activities, to ensure the system captures all relevant operations and maintains readiness for certification.
• Design, manage and deliver the internal environmental audit programme across operational and corporate functions, including high-risk and complex operational settings, by determining audit scope, methodology, frequency and prioritisation based on risk, organisational change and system maturity, to assess system effectiveness, ensure compliance and support continual environmental performance.
• Lead the coordination and delivery of annual external EMS audits, including Green Dragon Level 5 and ISO-aligned activities, by acting as the primary organisational representative, managing audit logistics and coordinating evidence collection and submission, to ensure timely and effective responses to audit findings and improvement actions.

Who We're Looking For

• A degree or equivalent professional qualification in environmental management, sustainability, or a related discipline.
• ISEP-recognised Environmental Management System Internal Auditor certification (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience of applying audit principles in practice.
• Demonstrable experience of operating, maintaining or assuring an Environmental Management System (ISO 14001, Green Dragon or equivalent).
• Demonstrable knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements in Wales and England.

Welsh Language Skills

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.

TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Equal Opportunities

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels.

Who We Are

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.

If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.

This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications.

It is likely interviews will take place within 2-3 weeks of the closing date.