Environmental Officer

The Skills Coalition; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the environmental sector is seeking an Environmental Officer based in Ilkeston, England. This full-time role involves managing environmental activities, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 standards, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will be experienced in environmental compliance management and will support the development of a positive environmental culture. Strong training and leadership skills are essential for fostering effective compliance practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of environmental systems and legislative requirements.
• Experience in environmental management systems, especially ISO 14001.
• Ability to train and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental compliance audits and training sessions.
• Produce Environmental Plans to ensure operational compliance.
• Advise on complex environmental issues and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Environmental compliance management

ISO 14001 knowledge

Team training and development

Environmental auditing

Risk assessment

Job description

Fantastic Opportunity: Environmental Officer

We are excited to be recruiting on behalf of a leading organization for the role of Environmental Officer, based at their head office in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. This is a full‑time, permanent position offering the chance to effectively manage and coordinate environmental activities both at the company and on client sites. Reporting to the company Directors, you will ensure that all environmental targets and activities are achieved in a timely manner.

Role: Environmental Officer

As an Environmental Officer, you will provide crucial support to the contracts and construction team by producing and delivering Environmental Plans to ensure full compliance with contracts. You will support the improvement of the company’s Quality, Safety, and Environmental culture by maintaining and enhancing the UKAS accredited ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems. This role involves close collaboration with the management team, clients, and project stakeholders to achieve contract aims, develop processes, and implement good compliance management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Train and develop the team regarding the Integrated Management System (IMS) and legislative requirements.
• Manage and maintain an audit regime for statutory and environmental compliance.
• Ensure all staff are aware of and comply with environmental systems of work, and provide sufficient training.
• Produce and deliver Environmental Plans, monitoring these to support operational objectives.
• Liaise with all levels of personnel and relevant external agencies on environmental matters to facilitate site improvements.
• Work with Directors and the Contracts Team to foster a positive environmental culture within the company.
• Lead in the verification of legal compliance.
• Produce and deliver environmental calendar events, ensuring consistency and continuous improvement.
• Continuously monitor and audit environmental systems and procedures for all sites, updating and revising as necessary.
• Manage the Audit Programme to monitor compliance and maintain external accreditation requirements.
• Mentor managers in the IMS System to maintain compliance, identify trends, and encourage performance improvements.
• Support the business with complex/high‑risk environmental issues through advice and coaching.
• Assist with environmental consents and permits applications and notifications.
• Assist with the production of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for all work activities.
• Provide detailed monthly reports to inform management about shaping environmental strategy, policy, and product development.
• Support and encourage positive employee communication processes, building constructive working relationships and leading or supporting meetings as required.