Environment Advisor

Environment Advisor

Closing Date: 24th October 2025

Arriva Rail London, an industry‑leading train operating company, runs the London Overground network under a concession agreement with Transport for London (TfL) and is part of the Arriva Group.

Location

London / Hybrid

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead climate risk assessments to identify how changing weather and climate patterns could impact ARL and help the company prepare with practical adaptation plans that align with sustainability goals.
• Provide clear recommendations to reduce environmental risks and build resilience across operations, embedding climate thinking into everyday decisions.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to integrate climate risk and sustainability into planning, strategy, and operations, ensuring long‑term impact.
• Monitor and evaluate progress of climate adaptation measures, updating plans as new data and science emerge.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of carbon emissions data across ARL, ensuring accurate tracking of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
• Support the ESG Environment and Reporting Coordinator by compiling KPIs and contributing to regular business reporting, including updates against RfL and Arriva environmental objectives.
• Manage the auditing and upkeep of ARL’s ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 Environment and Energy Management System certifications.
• Deliver Carbon Literacy Training across the organisation and identify opportunities to roll out environmental awareness training for operational colleagues.
• Carry out environmental site inspections across the London Overground network to ensure legal compliance, meet internal standards, and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead biodiversity and air quality improvement programmes, including the annual Overground in Bloom competition, and represent ARL at AUKT Environment Network and wider industry meetings.
• Influence and support colleagues at all levels, including senior leaders, to embed environmental standards and initiatives into their work and drive performance.
• Create and deliver an annual environmental engagement plan, maintain ARL’s Environment Policy Statement, and prepare to manage incidents such as spills, waste, noise, and natural disasters.
• Keep up to date with current and future environmental and energy legislation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field. A master’s degree or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification is desirable.
• Membership (or working toward membership) of a recognised professional body such as IEMA or CIWEM.
• Proven experience in delivering environmental or sustainability projects, ideally within transport, infrastructure, or rail.
• Solid understanding of environmental legislation, ISO standards, and impact assessments, with experience in audits and site inspections.
• Confident in carbon reporting, biodiversity strategies, and using tools such as Excel for data analysis.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and EU taxonomy requirements.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels and translate data into meaningful action.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, initiative‑driven, and solution‑focused mindset.
• Passionate about sustainability and committed to driving positive change across the network.

Benefits

• Free travel for you and a nominated person on TfL Network – worth total £5,200 per annum.
• Discounts on European rail services after 1 year of service.
• Free travel on Arriva branded rail services around the country.
• 75% discount on season tickets on other Train Operating Companies.
• Arriva Village – web‑based discounts on various products/services on the high street.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hr helpline covering a multitude of subjects.

We acknowledge the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive workforce. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please let us know.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing