Environmental Management Specialist (Carbon)

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

Job summary

A leading airport in the south west of England is seeking an Environmental Management Specialist to support their Sustainability Strategy. The role involves maintaining the carbon model, delivering sustainability projects, and providing expert advice on environmental issues. Ideal candidates should have relevant degrees, experience in environmental and carbon management, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model with some days on-site.

Qualifications

• Strong emphasis on carbon management is essential.
• Experience in environmental management and carbon management required.
• Self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Airport's carbon model to achieve carbon reduction targets.
• Help deliver key sustainability projects, including solar installations.
• Prepare sustainability disclosures for annual accounts.

Skills

Environmental management

Carbon management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree

Associate Member of IEMA

Job description

Overview

Allen & York are delighted to be working with a leading airport in the south west of England as they recruit an Environmental Management Specialist to sit in the Planning & Corporate Affairs Team and be an integral part of delivering their Sustainability Strategy. Reporting to the Head of Sustainability and Social Value, you will provide expert advice on a range of issues, including waste, water, air quality, noise and carbon management. A strong emphasis on carbon management is essential, and stakeholder engagement with multiple internal and external parties is a key part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Airport\'s carbon model to ensure carbon reduction targets are achieved.
• Help deliver key sustainability projects, including solar installations and a planned Energy Centre.
• Prepare sustainability disclosures for annual accounts such as ESOS and SECR.
• Provide expert advice on waste, water, air quality, noise and carbon management.
• Engage with numerous departments internally and externally to foster effective stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree; Associate Member of IEMA; experience in environmental management and carbon management.
• 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 in the sector and willingness to learn is important.

Working Model

Based on site at the airport, there is 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

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.