Environmental and Sustainability Officer

FSW Ltd; Ireland; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Quirky perks

Employee assistance programme

Retail discount scheme

Cycle to work

Training and development

Auto Enrolment Pension

Life Assurance

Job summary

Cannock Distribution is seeking an Environmental and Sustainability Officer to join our growing sustainability team. You will analyze environmental data, support carbon reporting and compliance across the group, and drive continuous improvement.

You will work closely with our Group Sustainability Manager, track data quality, and support ISO 14001 processes, SECR reporting, and supplier due diligence. Strong Excel skills and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in environmental or sustainability roles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with carbon accounting and SECR reporting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the collection, validation and analysis of environmental data for Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon reporting.
• Coordinate data collection and transformation for annual carbon footprinting and SECR reporting.
• Coordinate Packaging EPR data collection and validation from suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage WEEE, Batteries and producer responsibility compliance activities.
• Oversee waste management reporting and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Education

Degree in Environmental Management

Tools

Excel

Carbon accounting tools

Job description

Environmental and Sustainability Officer

Cannock Distribution

Full time

Permanent

Join a growing Sustainability team where your environmental expertise directly impacts business success

Working closely alongside our Group Sustainability Manager, you’ll employ your analytic skills and problem-solving ability to support environmental compliance, carbon reporting and continuous improvement across the group.

What you'll be doing

• Manage the collection, validation and analysis of environmental data to support Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 carbon reporting
• Coordinate data collection and transformation for annual carbon footprinting and SECR reporting
• Coordinate Packaging EPR data collection and validation from suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Manage WEEE, Batteries and wider Producer Responsibility compliance activities
• Oversee waste management reporting, maintaining accurate records and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Maintain environmental compliance records and support the continual improvement of our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
• Coordinate internal audits, corrective actions and management review information
• Maintain the environmental legal register and monitor changes in environmental legislation
• Support supplier sustainability due diligence, including environmental and ESG questionnaires
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to obtain information, resolve issues and improve data quality
• Support wider sustainability and environmental compliance projects across the Group as required

What you'll bring

You’ll have a good standard of education with a strong analytical approach and excellent attention to detail.

Proven experience in an environmental or sustainability role is essential. You’ll be confident working independently, managing multiple priorities and using your own initiative to overcome challenges.

Educated to degree level ideally in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Geography or a related discipline would be advantageous, candidates from other disciplines will be considered where they can demonstrate the relevant environmental knowledge, analytical capability and professional experience.

You’ll be an ISEP member, Associate grade or higher.

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills are essential, with the ability to confidently manipulate, analyse and report on large and complex datasets.

You’ll be able to demonstrate evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, think laterally and implement practical solutions to overcome obstacles.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You’ll be comfortable building relationships across the business, obtaining information from a wide range of stakeholders and communicating technical information clearly.

Experience of carbon accounting, SECR reporting, ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, Packaging EPR, WEEE, waste management and environmental legislation would be advantageous.

What we offer

• Up to 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays (with service)
• Employee Rewards with 'quirky perks' like late starts, early finish, long lunch, coffee and lunch on us
• Employee Assistance Programme including fitness classes, podcasts, advice toolkits and confidential counselling
• Retail Discount Scheme across major high street stores, hospitality venues, holidays and days out
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Career opportunities across our 27 branches within the UK and Ireland
• Training and Development investment including on-the-job training, apprenticeships and self-development courses
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance

Hours

37.5