Environmental /Sustainability Officer

ABM UK; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking an Environmental Management professional in Belfast. The role involves developing the Environmental Management System to ISO14001, coordinating environmental initiatives, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental/Sustainability, solid IT skills, and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in an environmental/sustainability role.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.
• NEBOSH certificate in occupational Health & Safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Environmental Management System to ISO14001.
• Coordinate Environmental Working Groups and implement performance solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders to develop sustainability programs.

Skills

Environmental management systems knowledge

Sustainability understanding

IT proficiency

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Primary degree in Environmental/Sustainability

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Spirit, Belfast

Reporting to: Environmental Manager

Working Hours: Full time

MomentumSupport,a leading provider of outsourced security and facility services, has joined ABM, one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services.A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, and more. The combination of Momentum Support with ABM creates a stronger facilities services company with greater scale and efficiencies to meet the evolving needs for clients across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Service

· Maintain & continually develop organisations Environmental Management System (EMS) to ISO1400

· Coordinate & support Environmental Working Groups (EWG’s).

· Identify, implement and maintain solutions to maintain compliance and continually improve environmental performance (e.g. in areas of waste, water, air, energy etc).

· Maintain and develop systems for tracking environmental performance metrics.

· Deploy an effective internal audit/inspection regime and help facilitate external/third party audits & inspections.

· Evaluate and help manage environmental performance of contractors.

· Engage with internal & external stakeholders to maintain and continually develop ESG/sustainability programmes (e.g. in areas of waste, biodiversity, carbon).

· Develop and deliver training, awareness & communication on environmental/sustainability as appropriate to support positive outcomes.

· Support wider environment and waste department as requested by line management; and support the wider ABM functions as necessary.

HSEQ

· Adopt and promote a safe working environment.

· Effective root cause incident investigation and identification of suitable preventative actions.

· Take a results-orientated approach. Data is recorded, analysed/trended and understood to inform identification of remedial actions.

· Keep abreast of regulatory changes and provide guidance on arrangements for compliance.

· Preparation of professional reports (e.g. for issue to management, clients or other stakeholders).

· Member of emergency response team (ERT) and be available for occasional out of hours work.

Other

· Support the growth of the business, where possible, by up-selling and cross-selling to customers and by passing on potential sales leads.

· Support any customer initiatives which could lead to longer term benefits to both the customer and ABM.

· Support continual professional of self and wider team to ensure flexibility and business growth potential.

· Any other ad-hoc duties as reasonably requested by a member of the Management Team.

Skills and Experience

Essential Criteria:

· A primary degree in Environmental/Sustainability or related discipline.

· Working experience, knowledge and understanding of environmental management systems (ISO14001).

· Understanding of sustainability and its application to business & industry.

· 2+ years experience in an environmental/sustainability role.

· IT literate including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint as a minimum.

· A full, clean driving licence.

Desired Qualifications:

· Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. ISEP, CIWEM)

· Registered Environmental & EMS auditor.

· NEBOSH certificate in occupational Health & Safety.

Desired Experience:

· Experience of working in a regulated manufacturing facility

· Demonstrable experience of progressing environmental & sustainability improvement initiatives.

· Environmental auditing & inspection.

· Knowledge of environmental legislation and their application.

Desired Skills:

· Demonstrable ability to create conditions whereby team and individuals are motivated to meet the purpose of the region.

· Strong negotiation skills.

· Excellent communicator, able to convey information in a clear, simple and warm manner; and ability to adapt to audience type.

· Capable problem solver, ability to support root cause investigation and deploy improvement initiatives.

· Able to manage time and adhere to strict deadlines.

Attitude / Motivation:

· Confident decision maker under pressure.

· Flexible, reliable, responsible, calm in a crisis.

· Positive and supporting of organisational change.

· Positive attitude to private outsourcing.

· Motivated by a desire to grow the business using effective systems.

· A willing team player.

· Ability to work on own initiative.

· Willing to continue professional development and to develop the role.

· Willing to undergo, and provide, training/coaching in line with organisational philosophy.