Group ESG & Operations Assistant

HSL Compliance Limited; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22+ days

Company pension

Sick pay

Free eye test

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Job summary

HSL Compliance is seeking a Group ESG & Operations Assistant to help support regional teams from a Midlands base. The role is hybrid with UK site travel. You will manage ESG project data, format documentation, and coordinate travel, reporting to the Group HSEQ Director.

After onboarding, expect 3–4 days per month on-site travel to build relationships and support projects. Ideal candidates have senior admin or project support experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and a willingness to travel 3–4

Qualifications

• Senior administrative or project support experience essential.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Exposure to basic project management or ESG/HSEQ workflows desirable.
• Ability to manage workload independently from a home base.
• Confident, professional communicator with strict confidentiality.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to UK sites (3–4 days per month) ideally based in the Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic project management skills to support ESG initiatives and operational workflows.
• Format corporate documentation and track data using Excel/Word.
• Handle sensitive personnel and operational data with discretion.
• Build relationships with staff at all levels, from technicians to directors.

Skills

Independent working

Confidentiality

Travel readiness

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Group ESG & Operations Assistant

Location: Midlands (Hybrid, with regional site travel)

Salary: up to £30,000 per year

Reporting directly to the Group HSEQ Director (Water Treatment), you will act as a vital administrative link between head office, regional teams, and executive leaders.

You will manage your own workload independently—tracking ESG project metrics, producing formatted documentation, and coordinating travel. Following an initial onboarding phase visiting our various UK sites, you will maintain a regular presence (3–4 days per month) to build strong internal relationships, audit administrative alignment, and support operational projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Apply basic project management skills to support ESG initiatives, group sustainability goals, and operational workflows.

• Meticulously format corporate documentation and track data using advanced Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Handle sensitive personnel, operational, and corporate data with absolute discretion and integrity.

• Build collaborative relationships with staff at all business levels, from frontline field technicians to senior directors.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior administrative or project support role (Essential).

• Strong hands‑on proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word.

• Exposure to basic project management principles or tracking ESG/HSEQ workflows is highly desirable.

• Exceptional ability to manage your own workload, prioritise tasks, and work independently from a home base.

• Confident, professional communicator who maintains strict confidentiality.

• Full UK Driving Licence with total willingness to travel to UK sites (3–4 days per month after initial onboarding). Ideally based in the Midlands.

Why Work for HSL?

• Full training and clear career development pathways
• 22+ days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme & sick pay scheme
• Free eye test every 2 years
• Access to Kinhub (wellbeing & financial support)
• Discounts with hundreds of retailers via Reward Gateway

About Us

HSL Compliance is one of the UK’s leading compliance specialists, helping organisations keep people safe. We work with local authorities, housing associations and businesses across the UK, providing essential services including water safety, fire safety and wider compliance solutions.

Our success is built on the dedication of our people, and we’re proud to offer a supportive workplace where employees can grow, develop and make a real impact.

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a varied role with real impact, and you enjoy working in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you.