Environmental Officer

Job Description

Job description To help drive our environmental protection, climate change & sustainability goals, the SDA are seeking experienced and motivated Environmental Officers to contribute to our Central Environmental Management Team (CEMT) and our newly formed EnvironmentalCentre of Excellence (ECOE). You will work with the CEMT and ECOE to promote environmental culture to project teams, oversee environmental challenges unique to this industry and provide support to the Royal Navy.As Environmental Officer with the SDA, you will support end-to-end lifecycle and extensive environmental activities and products associated with nuclear submarines, ensuring a positive culture is maintained with clear focus on environmental protection. Youwill support environmental infrastructure, helping to ensure our environmental impacts and risks meet our stringent compliance obligations and are appropriately managed. You will need to be ethical, engaged and motivated to support the SDA with these objectivesand to help us deliver environmentally sound submarines to the Royal Navy, whilst minimising our effects on climate change and the world around us.Due to the nature of this work, working with teams is key to our success. You will therefore be required to uphold strong and productive relationships with SDA teams and our contractors. You will be inducted into a hybrid working environment and occasionaltravel between sites may be required. Your primary place of work can be one of the following five locations:

• MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol BS34 8JH
• BAE Systems, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 1AF
• HMNB Clyde, Faslane, Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute G84 0EH
• MOD Manchester, Piccadilly Gate, Manchester M1 2WD
• HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, Devon PL2 2BG

By joining the SDA, you will have defined progression routes and opportunities to prosper as a professional. Training is readily available to stay abreast of emerging technologies and you will be working in an environment that encourages development of yourrole and of your responsibilities.External and internal candidates may be entitled to relocation expenses for this position. This will depend on the outcome of an eligibility check by Defence Business Services (DBS) - Barrow-In-Furness only.Please be advised that due to the nature of security, these roles are reserved for sole UK Nationals only. Due to there being posts in multiple teams/locations, SDA reserve the right to offer the highest scoring applicant/s for each team/location respectively,subject to requirements.Responsibilities

• Producing corporate policies and processes to conform to the ISO 14001 standard and fulfil Defence obligations.
• Helping project teams to procure and deliver environmentally sound and sustainable products, services and activities
• Assurance of environmental compliance including supporting the conduct of central audits.
• Advising on environment Compliance Statements and undertaking technical reviews of project environmental assessments.
• Management of environmental metrics and organisational risks and opportunities.
• Support the operation of various environmental and sustainability working groups and project meetings.
• Providing a compliance position on behalf of the organisation in environmental maritime topic areas applicable to the SDA.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders (including Navy Command).
• Providing appropriate technical environmental advice to Projects as and when required.
• Support the implementation of environmental improvement culture initiatives.

Person specificationTo be successful with your application, youll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Experience in the use of ASEMS and use of Environmental Management Tools & Processes
• Level 4 NQF in a relevant engineering or science discipline
• Experience of providing technical advice and delivery of environmental products or services

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• SYSENV 1 Formulate Env policy and procedures Practitioner
• SYSENV 2 Implementation of policy and procedures Practitioner
• Communicating and Influencing CSBC3
• Changing and Improving CSBC3

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Relocation Allowance - External and internal candidates may be entitled to relocation expenses for this position. This will depend on the outcome of an eligibility check by Defence Business Services (DBS) - Barrow-In-Furness only

We believe in creating an environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their best selves. So whether youre looking for a next step, a fresh start, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here youll find a supportive, family-friendlyorganisation to be a part of. If you need any additional support with your application, let us know.

Keyskills :
Environmental Management