Environmental Policy Manager - Bristol, United Kingdom - Reed Talent Solutions

Reed Talent Solutions
Reed Talent Solutions
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Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Job summary
We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas.

We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and servicesthat the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.

Our people push for best-in-class every day - because it helps keep our nation safe.

So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you're driven to set new standards, find your place with us.

Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?

Job description


Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has a new unique opportunity for an Environmental Policy Manager who will play a leading role in the development of the environmental policy, guidance, tools and training, which is relied on by the Engineering Functionin DE&S during the procurement and support of the equipment and services we provide to the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.

You will be part of the Safety & Environmental Protection Team.

This team leads on the generation of policy, advice, learning journeys and guidance regarding safety management, environmental management and the sustainable procurement relating to the equipmentDE&S provided for the Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.

This role will also be responsible for the line management and mentoring of one member of the Team.

This role is based at Abbey Wood, please be aware that some attendance to site is necessary.


About the role
The responsibilities of these posts will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Environmental Strategy

  • Contribute to the implementation of the DE&S Environmental Strategy goals associated with acquisition.
  • Build and maintain a network for stakeholder engagement to support the continuous improvement of policy, guidance, tools and learning material to drive environmental performance improvement in acquisition.
Policy & Guidance

  • Support the continuous improvement of the DE&S Environmental Management Systems.
  • Proactive manage and evolved the acquisition environmental policy and guidance, within ASEMS, to ensure the content is current, reflects legislation and good practice, is accessible and applicable to Delivery Teams across DE&S.
Environmental Learning Portfolio

  • Ensure the environmental learning resources produce by QSEP SEP align with policy and guidance, are current, reflect good practice, are accessible and applicable to Delivery Teams across DE&S.
Acquisition Environmental and Sustainability Working Group (AESWG)

  • Input to slide pack for the AESWG.
  • Manage associated workstreams and direct the output associated with the workstreams.
Defence Standard 00-51 Environmental Management Requirements for Defence Systems

  • To provide content input for the review and update of the Defence Standard (DefStan , which includes providing SME advice to the Standards Manager. QSEP SEP sponsors DefStan of which is reviewed every five years.

Person specification

  • Member of a relevant Professional Environmental Institute or equivalent body.
  • A minimum of Level 4 (HNC, NQF or above) in a relevant environmental or science discipline.
  • Experience in the use of ASEMS and use of Environmental Management Tools & Processes.
  • Experience in an environmental management role and experience of developing an Environmental Management System.
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • Formulate Env policy and procedures
  • Practitioner
  • Implementation of policy and procedures
  • Practitioner
  • Changing and Improving
  • Communicating and Influencing

Benefits
We're pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including:

  • 25 days' holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday.
  • A marketleading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performancebased bonus, and recognition awards.
  • Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your worklife balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required).
  • Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression.
  • A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more.
  • Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering.
  • Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave schemes, offering 100% pay for 26 weeks (after a qualifying period).
  • We champion a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and give their best. We believe that by harnessing the power of different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together. If you have a disabilityor additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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