Job Title: Environmental & Sustainability Manager
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary: up to £52,000 plus bonus and medical insurance
Working pattern: Site based
Are you a proactive and motivated Environmental & Sustainability professional with extensive experience implementing environmental management systems and undertaking ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 audits?
If so, this is the job for you!
HSE Recruitment Network are recruiting for an Environmental & Sustainability Manager for a leading UK building materials manufacturer.
This role focuses on leading the implementation and ongoing management of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 Environmental and Energy Management Systems across UK Water and Heating sites, driving compliance, performance reporting, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability initiatives.
Main Responsibilities:
Support factory management in implementing and maintaining Environmental and Energy Management Systems across UK Water and Heating sites in line with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001
Maintain the company Environmental Manual and Energy Manual, and keep the register of Significant Aspects up to date for each site
Compile and update the Evaluation of Compliance Register, communicating relevant legal and other requirements to key staff
Help set site-level environmental and energy targets and objectives, and track and report progress against them
Maintain and periodically review Emergency Procedures documentation for each site
Plan and carry out Environmental and Energy Management Reviews and internal audits to ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 at agreed intervals
Support external surveillance and recertification audits for ISO 14001 and ISO 50001
Organise and chair the annual Environmental and Energy Review for the Water and Heating sites
Analyse environmental and energy performance data, ensure timely corrective actions where needed, and identify opportunities for continual improvement
Submit routine environmental and energy data to regulators and internal systems as required
Produce regular environmental and social performance reports for senior management
Liaise with external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers and regulators, to ensure compliance and to deliver positive environmental and social outcomes beyond minimum requirements
Oversee the budget for sustainability projects at Water and Heating sites, including raising and managing purchase orders in line with company policies
Build colleagues’ understanding of environmental and social sustainability through training, guidance and awareness activities
Provide wider support to the UK & Ireland sustainability team
Essential Experience:
Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Geography or another physical science; candidates with Business, Economics or other socials sciences will also be considered where they can show a clear interest in corporate sustainability.
Proven, relevant experience that demonstrates the skills and capabilities required for the role.
Experience of managing and developing a team.
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