Senior Environmental Officer

Senior Environmental Officer - Global Chemical Manufacturer near Blackpool: Up to �51.7k+Package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Senior Environmental Officer to join a leading Global Chemical Manufacturing Company based in Blackpool.

This permanent position is perfectly suited for Environmental professionals with a robust background in environmental management & sustainability within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Construction or Process Industries.

If you are looking to advance your career by implementing best practices and compliance standards in sustainability and environmental management, this role is for you.

Reporting into the Environmental Manager, the Senior Environmental Officer will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Environmental Manager and Head of Sustainability with development and implementation of Sustainability action plans.
• Accountable for delivery of emissions reduction in accordance Carbon Footprint goals.
• Accountable for data collection and reporting to assure compliance with ESG reporting requirements (including carbon and energy reporting)
• Development and implementation of a company-wide Sustainability training and employee engagement scheme to support a behavioural and cultural change with regards to Sustainability issues.
• Work with the Senior Quality Manager to deliver internal & external audit programme

The schemes will cover the full spectrum from "hands on" with the operating team, to advising managers of the implications of SHE legislation / Best Practice.

Required Skills and Qualifications for Senior Environmental Officer Role:

• Environmental & Sustainability: Experience in a Manufacturing, Production, Construction, Process or Engineering environment, within an Environmental and /or Sustainability, a Quality or Continuous Improvement function.
• Environment Management & Sustainability Standards: Experience with industry standards related to environmental management & sustainability. Deep understanding of the latest trends and regulations in environmental management to maintain the forefront position of the company in the market.
• Experience in internal / external auditing (inc. supplier audits)
• IEMA - Ideally hold IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment) Associate Member or equivalent
• Experience of working on the implementation and supporting the maintenance of Sustainability improvements / Environmental Management Systems
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office and Management Systems).
• Ability to Influence and persuade without direct line authority.
• Self-motivated and able to plan manage, influence and work with minimum supervision/input.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly towards the innovation and operational excellence of both our UK Manufacturing HQ near Blackpool, as well as our global enterprise.

For the successful Senior Environmental Officer, a salary of up to �51,700 is on offer with the following package

• Pension (7% Employee / 9% Employer)
• Private Healthcare
• Death In Service
• Flexible Working
• 25 days annual leave

If you have a strong background in Environmental Management & Sustainability, are passionate about improving processes, and lead by example, we would love to hear from you!

Join us in a role where your skills will be crucial in shaping the future of our products and processes, directly impacting our success and sustainability.

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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales