Environmental Sustainability Manager

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Manager to oversee the Net Zero strategy and develop sustainability programs. The role involves collaboration with various teams to reduce the environmental footprint and supports customers in achieving their sustainability goals. Candidates should hold a degree in Sustainability, possess relevant professional experience, and exhibit strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers competitive benefits within a successful FTSE100 company.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Employee recognition awards

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Sustainability or a related field.
• Holding professional membership in sustainability organizations is preferred.
• Experience in contributing to sustainability strategy delivery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on company Net Zero strategy and Environmental Sustainability programmes.
• Support development and implementation of carbon reduction strategies.
• Manage the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) requirements.

Skills

Degree in Sustainability or a related field

Professional experience in Net Zero & Sustainability strategy

Good communication skills at all levels

Methodical approach to problem solving

Computer literate with Microsoft products

Education

Degree in Sustainability or a related field

Membership of the Chartered Institute for the Environment or IEMA

Job description

About The Role

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Environmental Sustainability Manager to join our Sunbelt team!

Working across the business, you will lead on the company Net Zero strategy and will develop and deliver Environmental Sustainability programmes to support our vision to be recognised as best-in-class for Environmental Sustainability, both internally and to our customers.

This role involves working with internal stakeholders, our customers, and our supply chain to determine how our company can reduce our environmental footprint & GHG emissions whilst supporting customers to reduce their emissions through responsible equipment hire. The role is highly collaborative.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Health, Safety & Sustainability Director develop & implement the UK & Europe Net Zero Strategy.
• Track and report on metrics to demonstrate progress, internally and externally.
• Support the Transportation & Fleet teams to identify and implement a carbon reduction strategy.
• Support the Facilities team to identify and implement a property carbon reduction strategy.
• Support the Asset team to identify low carbon technologies and work alongside customers to support their selection of low carbon equipment.
• Support the Head of Performance Standards in maintaining the company ISO 14001 & 50001 accreditation, whilst identifying best practice and areas for continual improvement.
• Support the development of communication plans and strategies related to Net Zero, looking at ways in which to engage staff, suppliers and customers.
• Manage the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) requirements.
• Represent the business at specified Ashtead Group Sustainability meetings.
• Represent the business at specified industry forums and customer events.

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme. Other benefits will depend on your job role and may include company car and private medical insurance.

About You

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

To succeed in the role you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours :

• Degree in Sustainability or a related field
• Hold Associate, Technical or Graduate membership of the Chartered Institute for the Environment, or Practitioner / full member of IEMA.
• Able to demonstrate professional experience in contributing to the delivery of Net Zero & Sustainability strategy.
• Able to work on your own initiative.
• Able to effectively represent the business on Customer forums, industry Federations.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• Methodical approach to problem solving with an eye for detail.
• Computer literate and a working knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Experience construction or equipment rental would be preferable.
• Hold a full driving licence & willingness to travel throughout the country.