Environmental Management System Specialist

We are currently recruiting for an EMS Specialist to provide expert advice and training to promote continual improvement of operational environmental performance and maintenance of ISO14001 accreditation.

Key responsibilities:

* Develop, implement and promote operating procedures and practices to maintain ISO14001 accreditation and delivery of Business Plan outcomes.
* Develop and deliver an environmental audit programme to give assurance of good operational environmental performance.
* Manage, track and report on the resolution of operational audit and performance issues.
* Identify operational training needs, develop and deliver appropriate training to maintain a competent and adaptable operational workforce and a culture of sustainability, compliance and efficiency.
* Prepare evidence and provide support for external audits to maintain ISO14001 accreditation.
* Provide expert environmental regulatory advice and support, developing partnerships with operational teams and key suppliers to prevent environmental incidents and improve performance
* Deputise for the Environmental Governance Manager and provide information for management reports from monitoring of EMS targets, audits, operational risks and controls, and other key environmental performance criteria, in order to maintain continuous and consistent lines of communication.

Experience / qualifications required:

* Degree in science, engineering or other environmental subject or equivalent essential
* Post-graduate professional qualification from relevant environmental body desirable
* Extensive experience in water sector
* Extensive experience of environmental management systems and audit processes
* Track record of influencing or implementing environmental performance improvements
* Good knowledge of applicable environmental legislation, regulation, monitoring and permits
* Excellent analytical, risk assessment, problem solving, prioritisation and time management skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills, with ability to work in a team and independently
* Good facilitation, training and influencing skills
* Strong understanding of IT and data management systems