Risk and Sustainability Advisor

Arcus FM; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Risk & Sustainability Advisor to enhance its HSQE Strategy. This role involves providing expert environmental advice, managing compliance with ISO standards, and promoting sustainability initiatives. Ideally, candidates should hold relevant qualifications including a degree in a related field and have hands-on experience in sustainability practices. Join us in making impactful changes towards meeting Net Zero goals.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, or energy efficiency.
• Solid understanding of environmental regulations across the UK.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001:2015, waste/water compliance, and circular economy principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert environmental and sustainability advice, coaching, and implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and monitor compliance obligations, documentation, and processes in line with ISO 14001:2015.
• Manage and improve waste and energy compliance, including ESOS and SECR reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Advanced Excel skills

Education

A science/environment-related degree

NEBOSH or IEMA Environmental/Sustainability Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Why Join Us

Risk & Sustainability Advisor

Salary: Up to £32,000 depending on experience

Location: United Kingdom

Full-Time | Permanent

Are you passionate about environmental compliance, sustainability, and driving real change within an organisation? We're looking for a proactive Risk & Sustainability Advisor to join our Governance, Sustainability & Risk team and play a vital role in delivering our HSQE Strategy-with a strong focus on risk, sustainability awareness, and our journey toward Net Zero.

What You'll Be Doing

What You'll Be Doing:

• Reporting to the Head of Governance, Sustainability and Risk, you'll provide expert environmental and sustainability advice, coaching, and implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Champion our Net Zero Pathway and SFMI journey across the business.
• Provide expert environmental and sustainability advice, coaching, and implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and monitor compliance obligations, documentation, and processes in line with ISO 14001:2015.
• Manage and improve waste and energy compliance, including ESOS and SECR reporting.
• Support environmental audits and investigations across all operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and clients to enhance sustainability performance.
• Deliver campaigns, toolbox talks, and awareness material to embed sustainability into daily operations.
• Track, analyse and report on environmental performance, identifying opportunities to improve.
• Contribute to sustainability reporting and business continuity development.

What We're Looking For

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications (Desirable):

• IEMA Practitioner Member (or higher).
• NEBOSH or IEMA Environmental/Sustainability Diploma.
• A science/environment-related degree.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Hands-on experience in sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, or energy efficiency.
• Solid understanding of environmental regulations across the UK.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001:2015, waste/water compliance, and circular economy principles.
• Knowledge of Sustainability Reporting Frameworks such as GRI.
• Graduate applicants will be considered, depending on academic experience.

Skills:

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities.
• Highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong time management and project coordination skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on impactful sustainability initiatives, help shape our environmental strategy, and ensure we not only meet but exceed our compliance and sustainability goals. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Requisition ID

2025-7484