Environmental & Sustainability Specialist
- Milton Keynes
- £40,000-45,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Milton Keynes, Hybrid after probation, 1 day from home
Type of Contract: 12 Month Maternity Cover contract
Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Benefits: Life assurance, company pension scheme, PPE uniform provided, free onsite parking.Responsibilities of the Environmental & Sustainability Specialist
- Lead site audits, maintain ISO 14001 certification, and ensure compliance with UK legislation, FSC standards, and Net Zero targets.
- Drive sustainability initiatives by reviewing impact assessments, monitoring the Sustainable Development Strategy, and producing the annual report.
- Collect, analyse, and report on environmental and sustainability data to track progress and highlight opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with teams across the business to deliver sustainability training, embed sustainable procurement, and strengthen supplier performance.
- Audit contracts, processes, and non-conformities to ensure continuous improvement and best practice.
- Proven experience in an environmental or sustainability role, with strong knowledge of ISO standards and maintaining ISO 14001 certification.
- Skilled in conducting audits, writing clear reports, and developing policies and procedures.
- Strong IT and data analysis skills, with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.
- NEBOSH qualification, membership of IEMA, or other relevant professional accreditation would be advantageous.