Environmental Manager - Circularity and Resource Efficiency

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks an expert in circularity and waste management to drive sustainability initiatives. The role requires a strong background in environmental management and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively. You will lead the development of a Circularity Roadmap, enhancing corporate performance while aligning with regulatory standards. This position also offers a range of flexible benefits, including private healthcare discounts and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in creating and embedding strategy within complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of circular economy principles and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in delivering practical solutions to environmental challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead SSE's circularity and waste reduction strategies across all Business Units.
• Develop and embed a Circularity Roadmap to drive strategic performance.
• Support stakeholders in navigating legislation affecting sustainability.

Skills

Circularity and waste management

Environmental management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or Master's Degree in environmental, sustainability, or related subject

Job description

The role

Reporting to the Group Environment Manager, the role will support the SSE Group in their endeavours to keep people, the environment and assets safe.

The role will support the development and delivery of the SSE Environment Strategy, with particular focus on leading activities on the strategy's Responsible Consumption and Production pillar, working with all Business Units and key internal and external stakeholders.

You will

Have strong technical experience in circularity and waste management, with associated experience in leading and embedding strategies, a background in environmental management and sustainability, as well as excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to engage, create momentum and value across an organisation.

You will lead SSE's circularity and waste reduction strategies, support SSE in navigating the intricacies of legislation, enhance our corporate performance, deliver efficiency and inspire teams throughout the organisation to think creatively and engage actively to deliver our goals at pace.

You will support delivery across all Business Units, will develop and embed a Circularity Roadmap to drive strategy and performance, support development of SSE Policies, and deliver best practice within Group, Business Units, and with key internal and external stakeholders.

Play a critical part within Corporate SHE Team and will be required to work across the UK and Ireland, and other areas, in developing the SSE approach at pace and to mitigate risk.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing and evidencing performance at a strategic level.

You have

• Expertise in circularity and waste management with a proven track record in creating and embedding strategy and delivering positive change and innovation in complex multi-disciplinary organisations.
• Strong knowledge of circular economy principles, sustainable procurement, waste management, environmental management and risk management, as well as the associated regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Proven experience in delivering and communicating practical solutions to environmental and sustainability challenges.
• Proven experience in engaging and influencing stakeholders across complex multi-disciplinary organisations.
• Proficiency in interpreting and communicating complex data, and problem-solving.
• A Degree, or Master's Degree, in environmental, sustainability, or related subject.
• Professional Membership of ISEP or equivalent.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

Safety is our number one value at SSE. We're committed to looking after people, partners, customers, and the communities we work in. Our Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) division ensures we get this right. They guide our teams, helping us minimise risk and work responsibly, so that everyone gets home safely.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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