Sustainability & EMS Lead (ISO 14001, CBAM)

AVIC Cabin Systems Limited; Otley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AVIC Cabin Systems Limited is seeking a senior Environmental & Sustainability Lead to establish ACS UK's EMS aligned to ISO 14001, drive sustainability initiatives, CBAM compliance, and coordinate EcoVadis assessments from our Cambridge facility.

You will partner with senior leaders to embed data-driven environmental performance, manage supplier engagement, deliver training and reporting, and promote a culture of continual improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Environmental Management or Sustainability.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance requirements and EMS.
• Understanding of ISO 14001, risk management, carbon reduction, waste management and sustainable procurement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an EMS aligned with ISO 14001 and certification readiness.
• Establish environmental policies, objectives, KPIs, procedures and internal audits.
• Monitor environmental legislation, regulatory compliance and customer requirements.
• Identify environmental risks and opportunities for continual improvement.
• Manage CBAM reporting requirements, data collection and supplier engagement.
• Maintain environmental records and provide reporting and advice to management.
• Develop sustainability programme with measurable objectives and performance indicators.
• Lead initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, waste and energy use while improving efficiency.
• Deliver sustainability reporting for management, customers and stakeholders.
• Lead EcoVadis assessment process, evidence gathering and submission.
• Implement improvement actions from EcoVadis assessments and supplier requirements.
• Support customer questionnaires, audits and sustainability information requests.
• Promote supplier engagement on environmental and ethical standards.
• Develop initiatives to reduce waste and improve recycling.
• Support sustainable procurement by establishing environmental requirements for suppliers.
• Promote responsible sourcing and supplier engagement on sustainability.

Skills

EMS leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Education

Degree in Environmental Management or related field

Professional EMS qualification

Tools

ISO 14001

CBAM compliance knowledge

Job description

AVIC Cabin Systems Limited is seeking a senior Environmental & Sustainability Lead to establish ACS UK's EMS aligned to ISO 14001, drive sustainability initiatives, CBAM compliance, and coordinate EcoVadis assessments from our Cambridge facility.

You will partner with senior leaders to embed data-driven environmental performance, manage supplier engagement, deliver training and reporting, and promote a culture of continual improvement across the business.