Sustainability & Environmental Compliance Advisor

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Bonus up to 7%

Relocation allowance

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave + 3 site closure

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) seeks an Environment and Sustainability Advisor for a 1-year fixed-term contract to enhance environmental performance and support sustainability objectives.

Based in a unique research and technology environment, you will help maintain ISO 14001 systems, advise operations on environmental impacts, and deliver training and reports to regulators and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree 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.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 environmental management systems, including experience supporting certification and compliance activities.
• Experience preparing environmental compliance reports and supporting regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert environmental advice and practical guidance to colleagues across UKAEA.
• Support the management and continual improvement of the environmental management system in line with ISO 14001 requirements.
• Advise operational teams on activities with significant environmental impacts and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Monitor environmental legislation and support compliance with new and changing regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit environmental and sustainability reports to regulators and external stakeholders, including statutory returns.
• Deliver environmental awareness initiatives and provide environmental training across the organisation.
• Contribute to the delivery of sustainability objectives and deputise for the Environment & Sustainability Manager when required.

Education

Degree in environmental discipline

ISEP Certificate in Environmental Management

ISEP Affiliate membership with progression towards full membership

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) seeks an Environment and Sustainability Advisor for a 1-year fixed-term contract to enhance environmental performance and support sustainability objectives.

Based in a unique research and technology environment, you will help maintain ISO 14001 systems, advise operations on environmental impacts, and deliver training and reports to regulators and stakeholders.