Onsite Environment & Sustainability Advisor

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Flexible working options

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority seeks an Environment & Sustainability Advisor to support environmental performance within the Safety, Health and Environment Department, providing specialist expertise, helping maintain the environmental management system, and contributing to the sustainability strategy in a unique research and technology environment.

This onsite role requires regular presence at Abingdon, with opportunities to influence environmental outcomes across manufacturing and engineering

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in an environmental discipline.
• ISEP Certificate in Environmental Management (or equivalent).
• ISEP Affiliate membership with progression towards full membership.
• Experience in an environmental role within manufacturing, engineering, research, or similar technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 environmental management systems and certification processes.
• Experience preparing environmental compliance reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert environmental advice and practical guidance to colleagues across UKAEA.
• Support the management and continual improvement of the environmental management system in line with ISO 14001 requirements.
• Advise operational teams on activities with significant environmental impacts and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Monitor environmental legislation and support compliance with new and changing regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit environmental and sustainability reports to regulators and external stakeholders, including statutory returns.
• Deliver environmental awareness initiatives and provide environmental training across the organisation.
• Contribute to the delivery of sustainability objectives and deputise for the Environment & Sustainability Manager when required.

Skills

ISO 14001 knowledge

Environmental reporting

Environmental training

Regulatory compliance

EMS maintenance

Education

Degree in Environmental discipline

ISEP Certificate

ISEP Affiliate member

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority seeks an Environment & Sustainability Advisor to support environmental performance within the Safety, Health and Environment Department, providing specialist expertise, helping maintain the environmental management system, and contributing to the sustainability strategy in a unique research and technology environment.

This onsite role requires regular presence at Abingdon, with opportunities to influence environmental outcomes across manufacturing and engineering