Develop and Implement Environmental Strategies: Develop and implement environmental strategies and action plans to ensure corporate sustainable development.
Lead Sustainability Initiatives: Take the lead on sustainable procurement for all goods and services. Coordinate all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation, and renewable energy.
Monitor and Report Environmental Performance: Audit, analyze, and report environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies. Carry out impact assessments to identify, assess, and reduce an organization's environmental risks and financial costs.
Promote Environmental Awareness: Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of an organization, of the impact of emerging environmental issues. Implement best practices in areas of corporate, ethical, and social responsibility and address any issues arising.
Manage Environmental Systems: Develop and implement environmental management systems to continually improve the impact of the organization on the environment. Coordinate public hearings and consultations on environmental matters.
Manage Relations and Training: Manage relations with the board of directors, internal colleagues, and external stakeholders. Train staff at all levels on environmental issues and responsibilities.
Negotiate Environmental Agreements: Negotiate environmental service agreements and manage associated costs and revenues.
Write Environmental Reports: Write environmental reports, assuming lead responsibility in the company.
Set Sustainability Targets: Set organizational sustainability targets, developing plans to meet those targets and oversee their delivery.
Requirements:
Education: A degree in a relevant field such as bioscience, earth sciences, ecology, energy, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental sciences, or management.
Experience: Relevant work experience in environmental management or a related field.
Professional Development: Membership of a relevant professional body.
Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong understanding of environmental legislation and regulations.