Environmental Compliance and Carbon Lead

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Your Opportunity to Define Possible. Our Opportunity to Deliver the Nation’s Security. Together.

Salary: Dependent on Experience

Role clearance type: Must be able to obtain and maintain government clearance of SC.

Location: Cheltenham

About Your Opportunity:

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure compliance to environmental legislative requirements including but not limited to Net-Zero, ESG requirements, Waste Management, Carbon Reporting / GHG reduction and maintaining the ISO 14001 environmental management system in line with EHS Framework and business/customer requirements.   Maintaining an auditing schedule to cover all clauses of the ISO 14001 over three years covering the whole of NGUKL.    Ensure that all global, national goals, targets and objectives are aligned and enforced to achieve their aim in the specified timeframe.  Be the environmental champion with their direct report for all green matters and be an advisory voice to the UK NG Green team.  Be the liaison between ES and to the other departments for advice, data collation etc. Including all matters sustainability with the link to corporate social responsibility.

Your Benefits:

• Flexible working schedules - we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about any scheduling preferences you may have.
• Flexible Benefits Package – choose which NGUKL benefits you want to satisfy your personal needs. Core Benefits provided for you are Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance and Pension. Benefits you can flex include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.
• Employee Incentive Programme – exceptional performance is recognized through our annual incentive programme which is awarded to top performers who excel.
• Career Development – opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Ensure legal compliance to all relevant environmental legislation and that documented within the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Environmental, social and governance experience of reporting requirements for the UK CRFD and EU CSDDD
• Ensure all government schemes are strictly adhered to in the specified timely manner like ESOS & SECR and subsequent actions completed in line with the business objectives.
• Lead the creation and implementation of the Carbon Reduction Plan as required by UK Government
• Implement carbon reduction projects which will aid the business to achieve their net-zero targets & objectives. Proficient and confident in writing business cases & managing projects involving external/ internal stakeholders
• Regularly report environmental performance data to the business at all levels, updating on NGUKL performance against global goals
• Be the subject matter expert for the ‘fighting climate change’ element to the business development/ bid teams to assist in winning new business
• Analyse energy/ environmental data -  identifying any hotspots or areas of key concern/ opportunity to drive carbon reduction or environmental impact
• Create and maintain a collective NGUKL Waste Matrices to improve waste reporting as a business
• Ensure all Hazardous waste is identified, controlled and disposed of professionally and the relevant documentation recorded. 
• Ensure that the Environmental Management System (EMS) is contributed to and maintained by following the process improvement cycle of continuous improvement via the model - Plan, Do, Check & Act.
• Ensure all Global/ National goals targets and objectives are aligned and enforced to achieve their aim in the specified timeframe.   Ensure all key areas like the reduction of GHG, Carbon footprint, Diversion of waste to landfill and recycling.
• All key projects are championed, enforced and completed in the specified timeframe like CRP, Net Zero, and Green energy across NGUKL Sites etc.

Your Experience:

• Must have experience in this type of role previously covering the specified responsibilities
  • Manage the company ISO 14001 Management System and audit qualification
  • Global Net Zero Strategies
  • Environment, Social Governance 
  • Carbon Reduction Plan for key customers
  • Management of Waste Systems
  • Energy management Plan
  • Counsel the in-company Green Team
  • Identify GHG/ Carbon footprint reduction projects for implementation
  • Other Compliance and ISO qualification and experience
  • Advanced MS Software Excel skills and excellent social skills

Your Future Team:

The Compliance and Operation team are a multi discipline team providing support services to NGUKL and EMEA. The team comprises of Compliance Team, Facilities and EHS Teams and Enterprise Services. Working collaboratively across projects to ensure that services provided to our internal customers are to standard and ensuring compliance.

We believe that creating a team that values diversity and fosters inclusion is essential to great performance. We know the best ideas come from diversity of thought, background, perspective, culture, gender, race, age and many other elements. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from communities currently under-represented within our industry. We treat everyone with respect and foster safe and inclusive environments.

About Our Responsibilities:

Our customers operate in unique environments which offer new and exciting challenges every day, cultivating a place where you can learn and thrive, working alongside the best minds in industry. We’ll give you space to develop your career, where your ideas can shape the future of our dynamic business. 

We promote collaboration to achieve more than we could imagine, together. And within a respectful and inspirational environment, we value what you say and do.

Apply for a finance role that supports real world improvements in global security with excellent growth opportunities!

How to Apply:

Interested in our opportunity?

Yes – then simply submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by one of our expert recruiters who’ll then respond advising you of the outcome and next steps for successful candidates.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more – then connect direct with [email protected], where one of our recruitment business partners will be happy to support you with any enquires.

Background checks and potentially security clearance form part of the recruitment process, our team will inform you of the procedures when required.

Northrop Grumman UK:

Work with a global brand that makes a real contribution to our nation’s security and future. At Northrop Grumman UK, the brightest minds come together to push the boundaries and Define Possible. As leaders in the digital transformation of Aerospace, Defence and Intelligence we are providing ground-breaking outcomes for our customers.

Find out more: https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/job-search-united-kingdom/

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