At a Glance
- Tasks: Support sustainability strategies and drive positive environmental change.
- Company: Join a family of brands committed to a greener future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team where your voice matters and growth is a priority.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Environmental Management or related field; experience in sustainability roles.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. We do energy differently - we do it all.
As an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the Environmental & Sustainability Manager to deliver Centrica Retail's environmental and sustainability strategy. This role is focused on driving effective implementation, monitoring performance, and ensuring robust data management and reporting processes.
You'll work collaboratively with the wider HSE team and business stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, embed best practice across operations, and support continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity to influence positive change by providing practical guidance and helping the business achieve its sustainability ambitions.
- Support the delivery of the Environmental & Sustainability strategy and associated action plans, ensuring alignment with the wider HSE strategy.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental management systems, policies, and procedures (aligned to ISO 14001 where applicable).
- Monitor compliance with environmental legislation and internal standards, proactively identifying and escalating risks or gaps.
- Collect, validate, and analyse environmental performance data, providing accurate and timely inputs for reporting (Carbon scope 1,2,3, Waste, Packaging, WEEE, etc).
- Maintain environmental records, registers, and documentation to support audits, accreditations, and regulatory requirements.
- Support external reporting and disclosures by coordinating and consolidating data from across the business to include Carbon scope 1,2,3 Packaging, WEEE & Batteries compliance schemes.
- Partner with operational and support teams to identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact and enhance sustainability performance.
- Contribute to environmental incident investigations, identifying root causes and supporting the implementation of corrective actions.
- Assist in the development and delivery of environmental training and awareness initiatives.
- Build strong, effective relationships with internal teams and external partners to support delivery of sustainability objectives.
Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
Professional qualification (or working towards) such as Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) ISO 14001 auditor/practitioner training (desirable).
Experience in an environmental or sustainability role within a medium to large organisation.
Strong working knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
Experience supporting environmental management systems (e.g. Ability to collect, interpret, and present environmental data and performance metrics effectively).
Experience supporting audits, inspections, or assurance activities.
If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.
Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.
Sustainability and Environmental Advisor employer: Centrica - CHP
At Centrica, we are more than just an energy company; we are a community of 21,000 passionate individuals dedicated to creating a sustainable future. As a Sustainability and Environmental Advisor, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that prioritises your professional growth and empowers you to make a tangible impact on our environmental initiatives. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on compliance, you'll find ample opportunities to develop your skills while contributing to our mission of energising a greener, fairer planet.
