Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading facilities and support services provider on the appointment of an Environmental Advisor.

As an Environmental Advisor, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, maintaining ISO14001 standards, and driving sustainability initiatives across a large and complex site.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation committed to compliance, continual improvement and delivering positive environmental and sustainability outcomes.

In your new role:

• Maintain and continually develop the organisation's Environmental Management System (ISO14001) and provide support to environmental working groups
• Ensure compliance with all PPC permits, discharge consents and environmental obligations
• Coordinate waste management activities across site, ensuring legal and company requirements are fully met
• Assess environmental impacts of site and contractor activities, identifying risks and implementing improvement measures
• Develop and maintain systems to track environmental performance metrics (waste, water, emissions, energy), analysing trends and driving improvements
• Prepare and deliver environmental reports to stakeholders and regulatory authorities
• Investigate and report on environmental incidents, implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Lead internal audits, facilitate external inspections, and support continuous improvement in compliance processes
• Deliver environmental awareness training, toolbox talks and communication programmes across the site
• Support and progress ESG and sustainability initiatives in line with company and client objectives
• Participate in the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and provide support during environmental emergencies or incidents

What you will need to succeed:

• A primary degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years' experience in an Environmental advisory or compliance role
• Strong knowledge of ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems and practical experience of environmental audits
• Understanding of environmental permitting and consent requirements
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and communication skills
• IT proficiency (MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• A full, clean driving licence

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

• Registered Environmental and EMS Auditor
• NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of waste management, environmental legislation and application of the waste hierarchy
• Previous involvement in ESG and sustainability programmes
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all levels

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.