Sustainability & Environmental Advisor (1-Year FTC)

Fusion Energy Base; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Bonus discretionary

25 days annual leave + holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

UKAEA is seeking an Environment and Sustainability Advisor for a 1-year fixed-term assignment at Culham, Oxfordshire. The role provides specialist environmental expertise within Safety, Health and Environment, supporting the environmental management system and sustainability strategy.

You will work onsite regularly (3–5 days/week) with flexibility where possible, delivering training and reporting to regulators and stakeholders. Competitive pension and benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an environmental or related discipline.
• ISEP Certificate in Environmental Management (or equivalent).
• ISEP Affiliate membership with progression towards full membership.
• Proven experience in an environmental role, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering, research, or similar technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert environmental advice to colleagues across UKAEA.
• Support the environmental management system in line with ISO 14001 requirements.
• Advise operational teams on activities with significant environmental impacts and ensure controls are in place.
• Monitor environmental legislation and support compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare environmental and sustainability reports to regulators and external stakeholders.
• Deliver environmental training and awareness across the organisation.
• Contribute to sustainability objectives and deputise for the Environment & Sustainability Manager when required.

Skills

Environmental degree

ISEP Certificate

ISEP Affiliate

ISO 14001 experience

Regulatory reporting

Education

Degree in environmental discipline

ISEP Certificate in Environmental Management

ISEP Affiliate membership

Job description

UKAEA is seeking an Environment and Sustainability Advisor for a 1-year fixed-term assignment at Culham, Oxfordshire. The role provides specialist environmental expertise within Safety, Health and Environment, supporting the environmental management system and sustainability strategy.

You will work onsite regularly (3–5 days/week) with flexibility where possible, delivering training and reporting to regulators and stakeholders. Competitive pension and benefits accompany the role.