Environmental Officer
Location: Coleford Full-Time Permanent Role
Salary: Competitive
Are you ready to make a real difference to the environment and help drive sustainable change? We’re seeking a proactive Environmental Officer to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a postgraduate with a few years of experience or someone already working in industry looking to expand their knowledge and skills in a supportive, progressive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and manage environmental compliance across the site, ensuring adherence to legislation and company policies.
- Drive performance on key environmental aspects such as waste management, energy usage, and resource efficiency.
- Lead and support environmental improvement projects, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
- Assist in the delivery and maintenance of ISO standards (ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001).
- Contribute to the company’s Net Zero strategy, helping identify and implement carbon reduction actions.
- Report on environmental performance metrics and help identify opportunities for further improvement.
Key Requirements
- Experience in an environmental or sustainability-related role (or equivalent academic background with practical exposure).
- A sound understanding of environmental legislation, compliance issues, and sustainability principles.
- Experience working with or knowledge of ISO 14001, and ideally ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.
- Confident in managing data and reporting environmental performance.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Passionate, driven, and willing to learn with a continuous improvement mindset.
Ideal Candidate
This role is ideal for:
- A recent postgraduate in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field with some industry experience.
- Or someone with a few years in industry looking to grow and take on more responsibility in a development-focused environment.
Apply now by sending your CV and a cover letter to jillw@rerecruitment.com
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