HR GO Recruitment are currently looking for a Senior Sustainability Officer for one of their Clients based in London.
Our Client is looking for the successful Candidate to join them ASAP.
The Job Purpose:
- To develop a wide environmental sustainability strategy and incorporate an action plan for estates and operations, focusing on a range of environmental issues including: carbon reduction, energy efficiency, climate change adaptation, air quality, circular economy, green economy sustainable travel and ecology
- To develop and deliver environmental sustainability programmes and projects across the corporate estate and the domestic, business and community sectors
Key Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinate the development and delivery of the company's environmental sustainability strategy
- Design and deliver effective environment sustainability initiatives
- Lead on the development of corporate initiatives, such as a corporate travel plan, fleet policies and a sustainable procurement policy, tools and checklist
- Engage in a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including: Directors, Senior Managers, elected Members
- Continually review, monitor and drive improvement in the performance of environmental initiatives
- Undertake such responsibilities as may be allocated to this post from time to time by the Head of Environmental Strategy & Commissioning
- Carry out duties with due regard to the company's: customer care, equal opportunities, information governance, data protection and health & safety policies and procedures
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of this post
To apply for this position you will have the following knowledge and experience:
- A relevant degree or professional qualification
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of environmental sustainability issues (climate change, mitigation and adaptation, waste and recycling, air quality, green space and biodiversity, energy efficiency and fuel poverty) including relevant legislation, policy and best practice in an urban setting
- Experience of designing and delivering effective services
- Experience of devising and delivering area-wide and corporate environmental sustainability strategies, policies and initiatives, with tangible results
- Experience of establishing effective multi-agency partnerships
- Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams to achieve significant, sustainable improvements, and positive outcomes through internal and external partnerships
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity please give Deborah a call immediately.
Closing date for applications is: Friday 10th January 2020