Environment Adviser

Flexible UK Locations Hybrid working under FlexFirst

Overview 

At Centrica Business Solutions (CBS) we provide integrated energy solutions that deliver cost efficiency, resilience and accelerate our customers’ journeys to a low carbon future. We serve business and public sector organisations, increasingly focusing on delivering decarbonisation of power, heating and transport through our portfolio of solutions.

• To provide environmental support to Centrica Business Solutions in achieving its legal, business and corporate objectives.
• To support the operation and maintenance of environmental management systems, reporting and assurance processes in line with Centrica’s environmental policy and objectives. 
• To implement and maintain compliance processes for Environmental Permits and UK Emissions Trading Scheme Permits in the UK. 

The Role

• Enabling the enhancement of environmental performance across the CBS business through the implementation of controls, objectives and targets and establishment of monitoring and reporting processes. 
• Working with stakeholders to establish and maintain systems for the implementation of compliance processes for Environmental Permits and UK Emissions Trading Scheme Permits in the UK. 
• Enabling the timely and accurate reporting of environmental data through supporting/coordinating internal myHSES reporting duties and external compliance requirements.
• Supporting the development, deployment and maintenance of the environmental components of the CBS management system including ISO14001 certifications.
• Supporting the HSES assurance plan to ensure compliance through provision of environmental subject matter expertise in audit planning and execution.
• Working with stakeholders to define and manage delivery of environmental initiatives incorporating best practice and providing help and support to ensure compliance with all aspects of environmental legislation.
• Developing and where required, delivering environmental training and briefings.
• Playing a key part in the development of environmental initiatives in support of the business goals and strategy.

The Person

Competencies

• Knowledge of relevant Environmental practices and legislation.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work to strict timely deadlines.
• High standard of communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with managers and peers.
• Display good analytical skills and rational decision making.
• Highly motivated ‘leader of self’, ability to be proactive and pragmatic.

Experience

• Experience of Environmental Permit and UK Emissions Trading Scheme permit applications and compliance processes.
• Strong sector knowledge of best practice approaches to environmental management especially in waste management and minimization.
• Experience of developing/implementing ISO14001 certified Environmental management Systems.
• Advanced computer and system literacy and a good knowledge of environmental performance measurement and reporting.

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