Sustainability Compliance Manager

East Midlands Railway; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sustainability Compliance Manager to drive their sustainability strategy. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with environmental standards and enhancing sustainability performance across operations. You will engage with stakeholders, manage projects, and report on sustainability metrics, playing a key part in the company's mission to deliver greener travel solutions. Join a forward-thinking team committed to making a significant impact in the transportation sector while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free & discounted rail travel

Up to 32 days annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Competitive salary & benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental management within a regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and audit practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with sustainability management standards like ISO14001.
• Lead sustainability performance data collection and reporting.
• Manage key sustainability improvement projects.

Skills

Environmental Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Communication

Education

Formal Environmental Qualification

IEMA Membership

Job description

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We have a really exciting and rare opportunity for aSustainability Compliance Managerto take a key role in shaping, delivering, and reporting on our sustainability strategy.

We are looking for a passionate and ethical sustainability professional to join our‘Getting There Greener’mission - delivering and assuring environmental, social, and governance compliance across the whole of EMR's remit.

From existing and new train emissions, station and depot energy efficiency, seamless/ integrated travel to resource and biodiversity management. The Sustainability Compliance Manager will drive compliance and reporting, project manage improvement initiatives and embed and advocate for our sustainability strategy.

Reporting directly to the Environment & Sustainability Manager, you will work closely with internal stakeholders, and key external partners to drive performance, influence strategic direction, and embed sustainability at the heart of our operations.

Key Responsibilities

· Ensure EMR meets all relevant sustainability management system standards (e.g. ISO14001) and integrates these with wider business processes.

· Lead on the collection, analysis and reporting of sustainability performance data, ensuring data quality and timely reporting to stakeholders.

· Engage and collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders including subject matter experts to cascade and advocate the sustainability agenda, performance and strategy effectively.

· Develop and deliver the Sustainability Board Report, aligning KPIs with business strategy and regulatory commitments.

· Oversee the environmental audit programme and ensure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation and best practice.

· Manage and deliver key sustainability improvement projects in line with our business plans.

· Provide expert guidance to EMR teams on compliance requirements and best practices.

· Act as a key contact for external bodies including the Environment Agency, Department for Transport, ORR, and Network Rail.

What We’re Looking For

· A formal environmental qualification or equivalent experience, ideally with IEMA Associate or Practitioner Membership.

· Practical experience in environmental management role, within a regulated industry with proven experience implementing change resulting in improved sustainability performance.

· Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and audit practices.

· Exceptional data analysis and reporting skills, with a keen eye for detail.

· A confident communicator who can engage effectively at all levels, both internally and externally.

· Self-driven, proactive, and capable of managing complex information and projects with minimal supervision.

At EMR we want to proactively embrace diversity across our workforce and recognise that we are under-represented in terms of females and ethnic minority groups. We’re therefore taking positive steps to promote a positive and inclusive culture; we welcome applications from those that identify with these groups to better represent our communities.

Why Join us?

The next two years are transformational for EMR! The new Aurora electric diesel bimodal intercity fleet will massively decarbonise train services from London to the Midlands and South Yorkshire, more capacity, seats and flexibly for passengers; a fundamental part and example delivering green economic growth.

What We Offer:

· Competitive salary & benefits package

· Free & discounted rail travel – for you, your friends, and family

· Up to 32 days annual leave

· Defined benefit pension scheme

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering our 'Getting There Greener'strategy. Apply today and be a part of shaping the future of rail travel!

As we operate a blind screening process please remove all personal information including your name from your CV.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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