Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Lead Sustainability Specialist in Wakefield. The role requires expertise in sustainability strategies, compliance with ISO14001, and the ability to manage carbon reduction initiatives. The successful candidate will provide guidance, support project teams, and ensure adherence to legal requirements. This agile position involves up to 50% UK-wide travel and offers career development opportunities across sectors.

Benefits

Company Car

34 days holiday including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts through Telent Reward scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in environmental and sustainability roles required.
• Experience providing technical sustainability advice and managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on environment and sustainability matters.
• Support risk management by establishing environmental assurance programs.
• Assist in preparing sustainability and carbon reduction plans.

Skills

Sustainability

Environmental Compliance

Risk Management

Project Management

Education

PIEMA

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor

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Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experience Required) - Wakefield

Client: Telent

Location: Wakefield, 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's team in Wakefield. The successful candidate will have previous relevant experience in sustainability roles and will be responsible for implementing Telent's Sustainability Strategy, supporting business units in waste and carbon reduction, and ensuring compliance with ISO14001 and legal requirements across our Rail and Asset Management divisions.

This is an agile role with up to 50% UK-wide travel.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance to EHS teams and project leads on environment and sustainability matters.
• Support risk management by establishing environmental assurance and audit programs.
• Assist in preparing sustainability and carbon reduction plans for contracts and bids.
• Maintain performance data and produce carbon management reports for clients and internal use.
• Review environmental aspects and impacts regularly, including climate change risks.
• Support project teams in embedding sustainable and carbon reduction practices throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an environmental and sustainability role within relevant industries (Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, Construction).
• Minimum qualification: PIEMA.
• ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience providing technical sustainability advice and managing complex projects.
• Full driving license and flexibility for UK-wide travel.

What We Offer:

Opportunities for career development across sectors, roles, and technologies, with a focus on inclusion and diversity. Benefits include:

• 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 through Telent Reward scheme

About Telent:

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure support across the UK. Join us to make a meaningful impact and be part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals committed to excellence.