Environmental Compliance Advisor

Salary - £44,199 - £56,113 + great benefits

Location - Kingswinford, Coventry or Nottingham with hybrid working

At E.ON UK we offer sustainable energy solutions for homes, businesses and communities and we’re passionate about helping people to reduce their impact on the environment. We’re supporting businesses with their net zero targets, helping local communities upgrade their homes, and collaborating with local authorities to transform towns and cities for a more sustainable future.

Right now, we’re looking for an Environmental Compliance Advisor to join our team. Here you’ll provide expert environmental and sustainability advice and guidance, through the use of effective risk control systems, procedures and standards.

This broad role will cover legislative, policy and good practice compliance in addition to technical management and support of environmental sustainability compliance requirements. If you’re passionate about how we achieve our net zero targets and you want to help drive this journey, we’d love to hear from you!

Providing technical Environmental Compliance subject matter expertise, in particular with regard to environmental permitting and consenting requirements, within an ISO14001 framework to meet business demand for Environmental Compliance support

The post holder has specific responsibility for:

• Providing technical expert environmental advice to support UK Solutions in meeting their regulatory environmental requirements and liaise with the external regulators/auditors/compliance scheme operators as required
• Maintain tools and systems needed to determine and report on Environmental Compliance activities
• Contribute to the delivery of CO2 emissions verification and surrender of corresponding allowances for all activities under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS).
• Maintaining expert knowledge of relevant environmental legislation both current and planned
• Supporting specific Environmental Compliance processes as directed
• Representing E.ON in cross-industry working groups as required
• Acting with the delegated authority of the Senior Environmental Advisor when nominated
• Maintaining competency on specialised areas of subject matter expertise.
• Support the business in the implementation of an integrated management system approach to deliver continuous environmental improvement

What we need from you

Essential

• A relevant degree, or similar qualification, in an appropriate discipline.
• A minimum 3 years experience in an environmental role, preferably in the combustion or industrial sector, with hands on experience of ISO14001.
• Expert understanding of relevant environmental legislation and regulation sufficient to be able to deliver effective environmental subject matter expertise in an Energy Solutions Business.
• Planning and organising skills to include effective prioritising, and a commitment to personal development.
• A proven ability to identify and analyse situations by isolating key issues, evaluating relevant data and drawing appropriate conclusions
• Working knowledge of policies and procedures which affect the management of the business activities relevant to the role
• Project management and planning skills, with ability to meet committed deadlines
• Highly skilled, analysis and report creation and writing skills
• Full EU/UK Driver’s license required

Here’s what you need to know

Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days holiday + bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus and the chance to choose from 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. In fact, our benefits package recently won the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022!

As the only energy company to feature in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (our 2022/23 ranking is 8th) we’ve proven that we’re committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.

We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we’re happy to talk flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time and job share.

As a Disability Confident Employer we interview every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We’ve exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career.