Sustainability Officer

Critec Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy is seeking an experienced Sustainability Officer in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will develop and implement sustainability strategies, ensuring compliance with UK and EU regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, proven sustainability experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Join a dedicated team to drive impactful sustainability initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sustainability-related role, ideally within the UK.
• Thorough understanding of UK and EU environmental regulations.
• Ability to interpret complex data and produce actionable reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver sustainability strategy aligned with UK legislation.
• Lead compliance efforts with UK and EU environmental regulations.
• Advise stakeholders on sustainability risks and opportunities.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sustainability Officer to join our team in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and monitoring sustainability initiatives across the organisation, ensuring compliance with both UK regulations and European Union (EU) sustainability standards. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of current environmental challenges, regulatory frameworks, and bestpractices in sustainable development within the UK and across Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver the organisation’s sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with UK legislation and EU sustainability directives.
• Lead compliance efforts with relevant UK and EU environmental regulations, such as theEU Green Deal, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and otherapplicable frameworks, when required.
• Advise senior management and key stakeholders on sustainability risks, opportunities,and emerging trends, particularly those related to EU standards and international bestpractice.
• Collaborate with internal & external teams to embed sustainability into operations,procurement, supply chain, and product/service development.
• Prepare and review required sustainability reports, including non-financial disclosuresand sustainability performance metrics, in line with EU and UK requirements.
• Organise training and awareness campaigns to promote a culture of sustainabilitythroughout the organisation.
• Engage with external partners, regulatory bodies, and industry groups to stay abreast ofevolving sustainability requirements.
• Complete administrative tasks related to this role where required.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, or a related field. A relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable.
• Proven experience in a sustainability-related role, ideally within the UK and withdemonstrable knowledge of EU sustainability standards.
• Thorough understanding of applicable UK and EU environmental regulations, policies,and reporting frameworks
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and produce clear,actionable reports.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage adiverse range of stakeholders
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.

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