Sustainability Assistant

gl-e; Worcester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

gl-e is seeking a technically minded individual to support our Technical and Compliance Manager in strengthening sustainability and product compliance, while helping develop our environmental performance across the business. The role combines technical support, data management and commercial responsiveness to improve how products are assessed, documented and positioned from a sustainability perspective.

Key tasks include preparing embodied carbon reports across life cycle, supporting audits and

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualifications or higher is required.
• Interest in Maths/Physics/Electronics/Electrical engineering is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages (MS Office) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain Product Embodied Carbon reports across the full product life cycle (raw materials, manufacturing, transport, use, end-of-life).
• Prepare reports for sustainability audits and assist in certifications (ISO, LCAs, etc.).
• Research and keep up to date with changes in product legislation and building regulations.
• Assist in tracking and reporting progress against carbon reduction targets and Science Based Targets.
• Support the development and implementation of companywide sustainability goals.
• Administrative support, including maintaining product information: datasheets, manuals and technical files.
• Contribute to internal training materials to improve sustainability knowledge across the business.
• Respond to technical product and sustainability enquiries via phone and email.
• Interpret technical documentation to support customer and internal queries.

Skills

Technically minded

Proactive learner

Interest in sustainability

Education

Level 3 qualifications and above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you technically minded with a passion for sustainability? We’re looking for a proactive individual to join our team, supporting our innovative products and driving our environmental initiatives.

The main purpose of this role is to support the Technical and Compliance Manager in strengthening GL’s sustainability and product compliance function, while contributing to the ongoing development of our environmental performance across the business. The role will combine technical support, data management and commercial responsiveness to help drive continuous improvement in how our products are assessed, documented and positioned from a sustainability perspective.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Prepare and maintain Product Embodied Carbon reports, assessing emissions across the full product life cycle (raw materials, manufacturing, transport, use, end-of-life)
• Prepare reports for sustainability audits and aid in certifications (ISO, LCA’s etc.)
• Research and keep up to date with changes in product legislation and building regulations
• Assist in tracking and reporting progress against carbon reduction targets and Science Based Targets
• Support the development and implementation of companywide sustainability goals
• Administrative support, through maintaining product information: datasheets, instruction manuals and technical files for products
• Contribute to internal training materials to improve sustainability knowledge across the business

Ideal to grow into

• Respond to technical product and sustainability enquiries via phone and email in a timely and professional manner
• Interpret technical documentation (datasheets, LCAs, EPDs, certifications) to support customer and internal queries

Person Specification

• Technically minded with a keen eye on emerging trends
• Interest in sustainability and environmental performance
• Proactive learner

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualifications and above
• Interested in Maths / Physics / Electronics / Electrical engineering
• Proficient in Microsoft packages