Sustainability Officer

JB307: Sustainability Officer

Location: Cradley Heath

Salary: £28,000 - £36,000 per annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Sustainability Officer on behalf of one of our clients.

As the Sustainability Officer you will work with the Sustainability Manager to ensure the organisation is operating in line with environmental guidelines and targets. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Sustainability Officer:

• Advise on sustainable procurement for all goods and services.
• Coordinate all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy.
• Recommend the implementation of environmental policies and practices.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and keep up to date with UK, European Union and international regulation and legislation.
• Audit, analyse and report environmental performance to internal and external clients.
• Carry out impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce environmental risks and financial costs.
• Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of organisation, of the impact of emerging environmental issues.
• Implement best practice in areas of corporate, ethical and social responsibility and address any issues arising.
• Work with the IMS team to ensure environmental management systems continue to improve the impact of the organisation on the environment.
• Manage relations with all stakeholders including the board of directors, senior management, internal staff, external suppliers and customers.
• Train staff at all levels on environmental issues and responsibilities, including new starter inductions.
• Undertake training as required for specific clients.
• Write sustainability reports.
• Set company sustainability targets, developing plans to meet those targets and oversee their delivery.
• Work on monitoring, measuring and setting goals for the company’s net zero strategy.
• Work with the HR Department and Finance Department to ensure all three pillars of sustainability are maintained.

Skills and Qualifications for the Sustainability Officer:

• Understand and utilise systems to carry out problem solving.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and provide accessible reports.
• Show initiative, recognise emerging problems and proactively develop solutions using suitable methods.
• Work with internal stakeholders (departments, branches, management) to achieve solutions and goals.
• Work with external stakeholders (customers, suppliers) to achieve mutually acceptable solutions to sustainability issues.
• Be organised and adaptable.
• Good verbal and written communication abilities.

Location: Cradley Heath

Salary: £28,000 - £36,000 per annum