ESG and Compliance Advisor

This role will act as the Group's subject matter lead on environmental, sustainability and ESG matters, whilst also providing independent assurance that Health & Safety compliance obligations are being effectively monitored and managed across our nine UK sites. The successful candidate will help ensure environmental objectives are achieved, statutory compliance activities are completed and operational risks are appropriately controlled through effective monitoring and reporting.

Job Purpose:

To support the Company's ESG objectives across its nine UK sites by advising on sustainability initiatives, monitoring ESG performance and promoting responsible business practices. The role will also provide independent compliance assurance by monitoring Health & Safety legislative compliance activities, verifying that statutory inspections, examinations, audits and reports have been completed, and ensuring that any resulting corrective actions are effectively closed out.

Key Responsibilities:

· Act as the Group's subject matter expert and advisor on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters.

· Support the development, implementation and delivery of the Group ESG strategy across all nine UK sites.

· Provide guidance on environmental legislation, sustainability requirements, ESG reporting obligations and industry best practice.

· Collect, analyse and report ESG performance data, including energy consumption, waste generation, and Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions.

· Prepare periodic ESG performance reports, dashboards and updates for senior management and other stakeholders.

· Identify and support initiatives that improve resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact and contribute towards carbon reduction objectives.

· Monitor developments in environmental legislation, sustainability standards and emerging technologies, ensuring relevant requirements and opportunities are communicated throughout the business.

· Manage and maintain the Group's ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, including system documentation, management reviews and continuous improvement activities.

· Plan and conduct internal ISO 14001 audits and coordinate external certification audits.

· Coordinate environmental monitoring, regulatory reporting, permit compliance activities and statutory environmental obligations across the Group.

· Support regulatory inspections, Environmental Agency interactions, local authority visits and environmental permit requirements.

· Conduct environmental inspections and compliance audits across all nine UK sites to assess conformity with Company standards and legal requirements.

· Plan and conduct Health & Safety compliance audits to verify compliance with legal, regulatory and Company requirements.

· Verify that statutory Health & Safety inspections, examinations, testing programmes and regulatory reports have been completed within required timescales.

· Monitor and track the completion of actions arising from statutory inspections, external audits, internal audits, compliance reviews and enforcement actions.

· Produce compliance assurance reports highlighting overdue actions, recurring non-conformities, emerging risks and trends.

· Provide independent compliance assurance reporting to site leadership and senior management.

· Promote a culture of environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across the Group.

Key Skills and Competencies:

· Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the Group's nine UK sites.

· Degree-level qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Sustainability or a related discipline.

· Strong understanding of environmental legislation, environmental management principles, sustainability practices and ESG frameworks.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends and present meaningful conclusions and recommendations.

· Highly numerate, with experience of analysing and reporting environmental and sustainability performance data, including energy usage and carbon emissions.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

· High level of attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing documentation, reports and compliance records.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to manipulate, analyse and present data effectively.

· Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate activities across several sites and deliver against deadlines.

· Self-motivated, proactive and committed to continuous improvement and environmental sustainability.

· Ability to work independently whilst building effective working relationships across site and senior management teams.

Desirable Skills & Competencies:

· Experience of environmental management systems, auditing or compliance assurance activities within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

· Qualified Internal Auditor or experience conducting ISO 14001 audits.

· Experience of ESG reporting, sustainability data management or carbon accounting.

· Awareness of UK Health & Safety legislation and statutory inspection requirements in a manufacturing environment.

· Understanding of environmental permits, regulatory compliance and interactions with bodies such as the Environment Agency.

What we offer:

· Competitive salary - up to £30k - £35kp.a depending on experience

· 9% annual bonus

· 25 days holiday plus bank holiday

· Company car

· Sharesave scheme

· Reward Gateway - Smart Spending and Saving App

· Employee assistance programme

· Training and Development opportunities

If you feel that this is the role for you then please click apply. Joseph Ash Group are an equal opportunities employer. Joseph Ash cannot offer any positions to any candidates who do not have the legal right to work in the UK without restriction.

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