Environmental Sustainability Lead

Matchtech; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the Defence & Security sector is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Lead in Stevenage. This role, requiring significant experience in environmental sustainability, will focus on scope 3 greenhouse emissions and enhancing site biodiversity. Responsibilities include environmental reporting compliance and collaboration across teams to implement improvements. The contract runs for 12 months with a competitive rate of £70 per hour. Interested candidates should apply via the provided link.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in environmental sustainability within a large organisation.
• Proven track record in driving environmental and business improvements.
• Commitment to self-development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver environmental improvements across the business.
• Shape activities focusing on scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
• Collaborate with international peers to address sustainability risks.

Skills

Environmental sustainability

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Education

Environmental management knowledge equivalent to ISEP Full Membership

Job description

Location :

Stevenage (3 days per week onsite)

Duration :

12-month contract

Rate :

£70ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Role details :

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an Environmental Sustainability Lead to join their team.

The role is responsible for shaping business-focused activities around scope 3 greenhouse emissions (particularly in relation to current emission 'hotspots' of waste, business travel, employee commuting and homeworking, transportation and distribution), enhancing biodiversity on their sites, and making other workplace-based environmental improvements.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and deliver environmental improvements across the business.
• Shape activities focusing on scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and enhance biodiversity on company sites.
• Work with various teams including Facilities Management, Sustainable Procurement, and Engineering to drive positive environmental changes.
• Responsible for the preparation of corporate reporting required to comply with UK legislation and regulation, and customer requirements. Currently, this is primarily the company's Climate-related Financial Disclosure and Carbon Reduction Plan.
• Collaborate with international peers to address sustainability risk, performance, and reporting across the EU.

Job Requirements :

• Significant experience in environmental sustainability within a large organisation.
• Environmental management knowledge equivalent to Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) Full Membership level.
• Proven track record in driving environmental and business improvements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to self-development and continuous improvement.

Interested? Apply today via the link provided