Sustainability Graduate in Edinburgh

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833. Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents. But at the heart of our business is our people.

We are offering a Sustainability Graduate role which will give you valuable experience working in our global ESG team in a fast-paced and diverse aviation business. Supported by our Head of ESG and Sustainability Officer, you will work on complex ESG projects which will have a huge impact on the future of our business and our industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the culture and values of Menzies Aviation and the importance of sustainability when it comes to wider business decisions. This position will sit within our head-office ESG team based in our Edinburgh Park location. You will have the opportunity to work with experienced aviation professionals across Menzies Aviation and be assigned an experienced mentor who will guide you through your exciting journey here at Menzies Aviation.

We are looking for a recent graduate, or early career ESG professional, who wants to further their knowledge of the environmental impact of an aviation organisation and how we play our part in making our industry more sustainable. As this role will be supporting a global business, we are looking for individuals who are interested in complex environmental projects and enjoy working with multiple stakeholders at all levels.

What You Will Be Doing

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect, analyse, and report data on ESG projects.
• Assist with preparation of management reports, highlighting trends and key performance indicators.
• Contribute insight and analysis on key environmental aspects, such as energy consumption, waste generation, water usage, and emissions.
• Assist in the organisation's compliance and reporting to relevant ESG frameworks.

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business, there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare of everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such, the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What We Are Looking For

• Recent graduate, or early career ESG professional, with a degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Passionate about environmental subjects and sustainability.
• Confident with good interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and analyse data.
• Keen to get involved in supporting our wider sustainability programme.

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact the recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider. As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values.

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