At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the environmental strategy and drive sustainability initiatives across the organisation.
- Company: Electricity North West, a leader in green energy solutions and innovation.
- Benefits: 25 days annual leave, discounts, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to creating a positive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while shaping the future of energy in the UK.
- Qualifications: Degree in Environmental Science or related field; experience in sustainability roles preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4 million homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues oversee 13,000 km of overhead lines, 44,000 km of underground cables and thousands of substations to keep power flowing and support green growth. We are one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem. We were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine in December 2024 for using innovation to solve industry challenges. As part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we are building smarter, greener electricity networks that support Britain’s growth.
This role will lead the strategic environmental direction of the organisation, ensuring alignment with national sustainability goals, regulatory requirements and the company’s operational priorities. It is pivotal in delivering the organisation’s environmental commitments for ED2 (2023‑2028) and preparing the equivalent for the next regulatory price control period (ED3: 2028‑2033), embedding environmental excellence and driving innovation across all assets and projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of the environmental strategy across the business, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company objectives.
- Support future planning by shaping environmental strategy and readiness for upcoming regulatory periods.
- Maintain and improve environmental management systems, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards such as ISO 14001.
- Provide environmental input into major infrastructure projects, helping to minimise impact and maximise sustainability outcomes.
- Embed environmental and sustainability considerations into asset planning and long‑term investment decisions.
- Work with internal teams and external stakeholders to support compliance, performance reporting and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of environmental legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks within the UK.
- Knowledge of sustainability principles such as climate resilience, carbon management and circular economy approaches.
- Aware of current environmental and regulatory challenges and opportunities.
- Understanding of biodiversity, nature recovery and environmental impact in infrastructure projects.
- Experience working in environmental or sustainability roles, ideally within utilities, energy or infrastructure.
- Ability to contribute to strategy development and delivery in a regulated environment.
- Experience supporting environmental aspects of major projects, including permitting and compliance.
- Confidence working with data and translating insights into practical actions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering or a related field.
- Professional membership or working towards chartered status (e.g. CEnv, IEMA) is welcomed.
What We Offer
- Twenty‑five days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- An employee rewards portal offering discounts on well‑known brands.
- A market‑leading contributory pension scheme.
- Employee assistance programme and opportunities for professional development through our L&D function.
At Electricity North West, our people are important to us and we are passionate about creating a great place to work where everyone can be themselves, reach their full potential and build long‑lasting careers. We are committed to increasing diversity of thought and talent and recruiting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
