Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bournemouth seeks a Lead Sustainability Specialist to implement their Sustainability Strategy. The role involves advising on environmental compliance, supporting risk management, and requires travel across the UK. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in sustainability roles.

Benefits

Company Car

34 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema, dining, and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental and sustainability roles in Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, or Construction.
• Proven experience providing technical sustainability and environmental advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on environmental and sustainability matters.
• Support risk management by developing environmental assurance regimes.
• Assist in preparing sustainability and carbon reduction plans.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Sustainability Strategy

Risk Management

Education

PIEMA qualification

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor certification

Job description

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Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experience Required) - Bournemouth

Client: Telent

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a Lead Sustainability Specialist to join Telent in Bournemouth. Reporting to the Environmental and Sustainability Manager, you will play a key role in implementing our Sustainability Strategy, supporting business units to meet waste and carbon reduction objectives, customer expectations, ISO14001 standards, and legal requirements across our Rail and Asset Management divisions. This role involves up to 50% UK-wide travel and offers hybrid working arrangements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice to EHS teams and project leads on environment and sustainability matters to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support risk management by developing environmental assurance regimes, including audit programs, and conducting EHS inspections and audits.
• Assist in preparing sustainability and carbon reduction plans for contracts and bids.
• Maintain performance data and generate carbon management reports for stakeholders.
• Review and evaluate environmental aspects and impacts, including climate change risks, within business units.
• Support project teams to embed sustainable and low-carbon practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidate Profile:

Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar environmental and sustainability role within industries such as Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, or Construction.

Minimum Requirements:

• PIEMA qualification
• ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor certification
• Proven experience providing technical sustainability and environmental advice
• Track record of reducing environmental impacts through product lifecycle management
• Experience managing complex technical and change projects
• Full driving license and willingness to travel UK-wide

What We Offer:

A dynamic career with opportunities for growth across various sectors, roles, and technologies. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages individuals to thrive and be themselves.

Additional Benefits:

• Company Car
• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, with options to buy or sell days
• Company pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts on cinema, dining, and shopping through Telent Rewards

About Telent:

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. Join us to make a real impact and help connect communities using innovative technology. Our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals is committed to excellence.

Join us and be part of our journey to make everyday life work better for everyone.