Environmental Sustainability Lead (ISO 14001) – 12M FTC

An Post; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An Post Company Medical Scheme

PRIP Bonus Scheme

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

An Post Employee Assistance Programme

Digital gym with daily scheduled works

Secure on-site bicycle parking & Cycle

Tax Saver Travel Pass

Job summary

An Post is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead the Facilities Team in delivering its Facilities and Sustainability strategy across the estate in Ireland. You will work with the Energy Manager to drive environmental management, compliance, and sustainable procurement practices, embedding circular-economy and plastic-reduction initiatives in operations and contractor frameworks.

The role focuses on implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 50001, overseeing environmental performance across properties,

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in environmental science, sustainability, engineering or facilities management.
• Desirable environmental qualifications (ISO 14001/50001) and 7+ years delivering facilities and sustainability programmes.
• Experience delivering environmental, sustainability or facilities-management programmes in a large organisation.
• Proven ability to translate strategy and compliance into practical programmes and site improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership within the Facilities Team aligned with sustainability goals.
• Lead ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 implementation and continuous improvement.
• Improve energy efficiency and environmental performance of offices and sites.
• Coordinate waste, water, paper, plastic reduction, biodiversity and landscaping.
• Represent An Post with external bodies and sustainability networks.
• Lead sustainability reporting and award submissions with the team.
• Support audits and corrective actions for ISO standards.
• Embed sustainability in procurement and supplier management.

Skills

Environmental management

Energy management

Sustainability reporting

Procurement influence

ISO 14001

ISO 50001

Stakeholder leadership

Education

Third-level qualification in a relevant discipline

Desirable: environmental qualification (ISO 14001/50001)

Job description

An Post is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead the Facilities Team in delivering its Facilities and Sustainability strategy across the estate in Ireland. You will work with the Energy Manager to drive environmental management, compliance, and sustainable procurement practices, embedding circular-economy and plastic-reduction initiatives in operations and contractor frameworks.

The role focuses on implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 50001, overseeing environmental performance across properties,