Environmental and Sustainability Manager

| Ground Control

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Full Time: Hybrid – Remote

Closing Date: On Going

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement environmental policies and practices across all company operations.

• Provide training and support to staff on environmental issues and best practices these will include toolbox talks to field teams nationwide.

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

• Conduct environmental impact assessments and audits

• Develop and manage sustainability projects aimed at reducing waste, emissions, and energy consumption

• Prepare and present reports on environmental performance to senior management.

• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, community groups, and industry partners.

• Stay updated with emerging environmental trends, technologies, and legislation.

The person;

This role is ideal for an existing Environmental Adviser or Manager who has worked in high risk environments such as Rail or Utilities although we can also consider a Construction background as well.

Whatever your background you will need strong experience in environmental management ideally backed up with a degree in Environmental Science or a related field, however this is not essential.

In addition, you will need;

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability practices

• Proven experience in conducting environmental impact assessments and audits

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• A willingness to roll your sleeves up and get involved at a field level with our teams

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills across different seniority levels

• Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland as required.

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program , supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards, Accolades and Culture

• We have been awarded ‘world-class’ status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ‘Top 100 Large Companies to Work For’ league table.

• Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.

• We inclusively support ‘The Race at Work Charter’, ‘Ban the Box’, ‘The Armed Forces Covenant’ and are ‘Disability Confident‘

• We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.

• 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500!

Perks and Benefits

• Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.

• Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans

• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app

• A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.

• Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities

• Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.

• Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. We’re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we’ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we’re stronger.

How To Apply

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