Sustainability Strategy Lead, Rail & Logistics

Freightliner; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics operator in the UK is seeking an individual to support the development and implementation of their sustainability strategy. The role requires strong communication skills, and experience in a high hazard environment is preferred. The successful candidate will collaborate with management to implement environmental initiatives and provide expert advice on safety and sustainability practices.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Developmental opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting sustainability in a high hazard environment.
• Willingness and ability to work flexibly and travel throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of the sustainability strategy.
• Collaborate with management to implement an environmental management plan.
• Provide advice on environmental incidents management.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent influencing skills

Ability to produce clear documentation

Competence in Microsoft 365

Ability to engage stakeholders

Education

Level 6 or 7 qualification in a relevant subject

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Purpose of the Role :

Joining a rapidly evolving organisation, you will support development and implementation of a robust evidence led and industry leading sustainability strategy that will underpin and enable growth and expansion of our business.

You will also champion a programme that will place proportionate and effective environmental management at the heart of everything we do. You will support effective delivery through suppliers, service partners and internal functions, gathering and utilising high quality management information to drive ongoing continual improvement.

You will champion effective and proportionate management of safety, act as an expert adviser and critical friend to management and staff, and support colleagues in the safety and sustainability team to increase reach across the business. You will also represent the company with external stakeholders including industry groups, regulators, and customers.

Main duties and responsibilities :

• Support development and delivery of the business strategy for sustainability. Engage in project activity and coordinate local implementation.
• Collaborate with the management team to implement a business focussed environmental management plan to meet the needs of your allocated sites
• Support effective engagement on environment and sustainability topics, and promote collaboration to drive effective learning and continual improvement
• Champion the sustainability agenda, and provide advice, support and guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of improvement plans and projects throughout the business.
• Support competence development through training, assessment, coaching and knowledge transfer to support effective risk management and good quality engagement
• Provide advice and support to ensure effective management, investigation and remediation of environmental incidents and precursor events.
• Develop monthly reports including KPIs to illustrate key trends and inform strategy and planning within the business
• Support ongoing management and improvement of the business management systems to optimise implementation and effectiveness
• Engage in assurance and data reporting activity to drive the continual improvement cycle
• Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation and best practice relating to health and wellbeing, safety, security environmental protection and sustainability, and engage actively in CPD as prescribed by professional body
• Other tasks as required by the business

Key job requirements :

Level 6 or 7 qualification in a relevant subject

Membership of a relevant professional body

Experience of supporting sustainability in a high hazard environment, ideally within the rail, transport, or logistics sector

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Excellent influencing skills and the ability to engage others in a shared objective

The ability to produce clear and concise written documentation and to present technical detail in a concise, engaging and business focussed manner

Ability to prioritise workload and use experience and initiative to engage internal and external stakeholders

Willingness and ability to work flexibly and travel throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays

Competence in the use of computers including Microsoft 365 suite and relevant specialist software, as well as intranet, social media and other sharing applications

Behavioural Competencies :

Attacks tasks and objectives with drive, energy and enthusiasm;

Rolls their sleeves up and gets involved in a wide variety of tasks and activities;

Demonstrates a “can do” attitude and is seen as an ambassador for the Company;

Proactive approach to work and uses own initiative to implement process improvements;

Embraces new challenges and gets things done;

Sets high standards of work for self and consistently achieves these;

Seen as friendly and approachable, always willing to assist and get involved;

Good team player;

Exhibits and lives the Group’s core values.

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.