Environmental Specialist - Environmental Management System

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?
For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?
Environmental Specialist - Environmental Management System
The role will provide advice and documentation on environmental topics to the business, for all activities and services that fall within the scope of one or more environmental technical disciplines. Facilitate the management and delivery of the Environmental Management System.

• Produce documentation in support of the Environmental Management System (EMS), as appropriate.
• Support the evaluation of compliance process, including but not limited to inspections, and investigations.
• Analyse environmental company performance metrics using PowerBi, excel and other tools. Implement activities for continuous improvement
• Confidently challenge activities and processes that fall short of the expected standard of environmental protection and sustainability.
• Provide support to operational areas or projects teams as required to meet business needs.

Location: Reading / Basingstoke Area
Salary: £ Negotiable (dependent on skills and level of experience)
Closing Date: 1st July 2024
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance.
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following.

• Degree in an environmental science or management based subject or vocational qualification (HND or equivalent) and/or commensurate practical experience.
• Understanding of current Environmental Management Systems including ISO14001.
• Understanding of current environmental legislation, standards, and guidance (including licence conditions and environmental permits) relevant to role.
• Strong interpersonal/communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience of at least one of the following areas (gained within or outside AWE): Environmental Management Systems, Environmental assessments, ISO14001, Policies and Legislation.

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Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.