Regional Environmental Ecologist

As an Environmental Ecologist, you will provide competent and professional subject matter expertise and advice on all aspects of environmental management and assessment to all company sites, businesses and functions within geographical region of responsibility.
 
Day-to-day, ensure that the sites within the geographical region of responsibility are compliant with environmental legislation and standards, assessing, analysing and collating environmental performance data and reporting information.
 
Your responsibilities will include:

Leading on the ISO 14001 Standard and Audits across applicable sites, ensuring Heads of Sites are aware and prepared for external surveillance audits and assist them in identifying, prioritising and tracking environmental improvements and actions.
Reviewing and closing out environmental incident reporting
Maintaining knowledge and understanding of current environmental legislation and good practice, and its implementation for the business.
Conducting Habitat Regulation Assessments to ensure any development impacts are compliant with regulations Essential experience of the Environmental Ecologist: 

Knowledge and experience working with UK Regulatory authorities
Working knowledge and experience of ISO 14001 management system
Experience in leading management systems audits
Experience in planning and leading investigations
Experience of working in partnership with H&S professionals, conducting joint assessment and assurance activities Essential qualifications for the Environmental Ecologist:

Degree / Level 6 Diploma in Ecology, Environmental Management or equivalent
Experience, post qualification, as an environmental practitioner
Chartered or working towards chartered status of a relevant professional body  This role is 37 hours per week based at Southend-on-Sea. Hybrid Working patterns available.
 
Our Benefits:

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community NB. Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK government security clearances