Job Overview
We are currently recruiting for Environmental and Sustainability Advisor to join our passionate and driven team based at our client’s site in Ipswich
This role covers the OCS Group in the UK & Ireland, reporting to the Environmental and Sustainability Manger (UK&I)
The Environmental and Sustainability Advisor has responsibility for environmental compliance and engagement process across the business and with customers. The role will require significant engagement with internal stakeholders (e.g QHSE, Bid, Sales, Social Mobility, Communications teams) and external stakeholders (e.g Regulators and Customers) to ensure all aspects of environmental and sustainability management is best in class.
Key Responsibilities:
Functional
1. Manage and co-ordinate the environmental input for the bid and tendering process, working alongside multiple teams and divisions across the business to ensure environmental support is consistent.
2. Support and engage with customers on environmental requirements and initiatives
3. Support operational team with management and implementation of the Environmental Management System, accredited to ISO14001:2015, ensuring that there is continual improvement and management of risk across all activities and sites.
4. Develop and deliver environmental training and workshops to relevant staff
5. Ensure environmental data is captured across our customer base and can be integrated to Group reporting.
6. Conduct regular horizon scanning of upcoming regulations and initiatives related to ESG and the facilities management industry.
7. Maintain awareness of current (and future) legislation to ensure legal compliance, update OCS legal compliance portal and provide updates to on changes affecting business activities
8. Assist with the delivery of various ESG related reports, presentations and dashboards for customers.
9. Collate and coordinate of environmental best practices across all divisions
10. Create and update procedures for environment and sustainability, and to report on progress towards environmental targets and objectives on a regular basis
11. Support operational teams on issues of non-compliance or environmental incidents reported and monitor environmental incidents across the business
12. Support operational teams with completion of carbon impact assessments and the subsequent contract specific carbon reduction plans and ESG strategies.
General
13. Avoid conflict of interests between personal interests and the interests of the UK & Ireland group.
14. Exercise independent judgment, reasonable care, skill and diligence when carrying out their duties.
15. Act in good faith and promote the long-term success of each company within the UK & Ireland group for the benefit of all members and wider stakeholders.
16. Adhere to and promote the UK & Ireland group’s policies on equality & diversity, information security, health and safety and data protection in the performance of their duties and the management of the departmental function reporting into them.
17. Support and promote the UK & Ireland group’s sustainability plans and policies, including the Carbon Management Plan, and carry out duties in a resource effective way, recognizing the shared responsibility of minimizing negative environmental impacts wherever possible.
About You:
18. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Necessary
19. Experience and knowledge in environmental areas such as carbon, waste and energy
20. Good understanding of environmental legislation
21. Excellent communicator, with proven stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at all levels.
Desirable
22. Experience within facilities management and/or construction industry
23. Good understanding and experience of bids/tenders
24. Applicants with qualifications in Environment/Sustainability/ESG
Core Expectations
25. Show flexibility in working arrangements to ensure that a high level of service is delivered
26. Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
27. Have a positive and focused attitude when dealing with all colleagues
28. Be able to take personal responsibility
29. Have a flexible and positive attitude towards work
30. Be keen to continuously improve own learning and development
31. Support and embed the UK & Ireland group’s corporate values.
Benefits
32. Wide range of retail discounts
33. Discounted gym membership
34. Join our Cycle to Work scheme
35. Access to “CHROMA”, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our events
36. Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders
37. Immediate access to “Opportunity” our internal Learning and Development platform
38. Required professional membership fees paid for
39. Win monthly Superstar Awards
How to apply
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