We are currently seeking an experienced Part-time Sustainability Officer to join a well-established, Building Materials business based in Coulsdon. As a Sustainability Officer you will help implement the high-quality 3P sustainability strategy (planet, procurement & people) and deliver on our client's vision to be the sustainable supplier of choice for construction and fit-out contractors. You will work alongside other teams to execute on the aim to be net zero by 2030. You will have the skills to project manage the day-to-day execution of the company sustainability strategy, working on strong relationships with suppliers, third parties and customers.
This is a Part-time role (2 days a week) based in Coulson, with the opportunity to work from home 1 day a week.
Working Hours - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Key areas of responsibility:
Implementing and delivering on the companies corporate net zero programme and strategy Actioning annual carbon negative assessment, including how to collate organisational scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions and offsetting the carbon emissions responsibly Implementing and monitoring SBTIs (Scient based targets) alongside GHG Protocols Managing and growing the third party net zero partner to ensure due diligence and execution of the strategy Keeping up to date with climate change and environmental policies and aligning with the company strategy accordingly Working with suppliers and within operations to reduce single use plastic packaging and other wasteful packaging Working with sales, procurement and operations on initiatives and campaigns to reuse, recycle and circular economy products Create and update customer carbon and sustainable reporting based on products and services, as well as logistics and operations Grow the company eco sustainable product range, working alongside procurement, including products that are reduced plastic, recycled content, ethically sourced or through social enterprises Maintain and monitor third party accreditation to ensure compliance, eg. Carbon Negative, Supply Chain Sustainability School, Sedex, Constructionline, Social Value. Help with customer facing service and business development including preparing tenders, bids and proposal documents Requirements
Suitably qualified in a related subject or appropriate industry experience (Ideally construction or building materials) Relevant chartership or professional membership (e.g. CIBSE, IEMA, IEE, CEnv) Good knowledge of current sustainability best practice, initiatives and key market drivers including carbon net zero, circular economy and social value Have knowledge on sustainable procurement, modern slavery and ethical product sourcing practices Understanding embodied or whole life carbon Experience in capturing and measuring social value practices Project management skills Competent user of data and systems for data cleansing, management, analytics, and quality assurance Excellent analytic and communication skills to interpret data and communicate it clearly to stakeholders Attention to detail in service delivery, communications, and working with others Flexible, enthusiastic and proactive approach to work with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Benefits
Salary: circa 30,000 per annum 22 days holiday pro rata Profit gain bonus scheme Pension scheme Office snacks and drinks Free on-site gym On site parking (or train station within 10 minutes walk) 24/7 Bupa employee support