Environmental Protection Manager

Description

Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support

Salary: 44100 per annum (plus generous benefits)

Grade: Professional II

Working Pattern: Full time, Part time, Job Share, Flexible Working

Contract Type

Permanent

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for what’s next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe for today and tomorrow.

We offer 25 days holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97% to help make work work for you.

For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A sole UK national refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.

Job description

Are you passionate about driving environmental sustainability and compliance across complex and high‑profile operations? If so we have the perfect opportunity for you.

As an Environmental Protection Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring environmental compliance and sustainability across the organisation in a team of 8 colleagues dispersed at key locations across the UK. You will act as the subject‑matter expert in the Trials Evaluation Services and Targets (TEST) Delivery Team providing independent advice and guidance to the MOD Head of Establishment and key stakeholders including the MOD Competent Authority, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) regulatory bodies and industry partners.

You will guide assurance of environmental and sustainability policy across the T&E Estate and ensure compliance delivery of the Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA) contractor. Working closely with the TEST team, DIO and industry partners you’ll deliver technical advice and assurance by conducting site and desk‑based audits, offering expert advice and ensuring adherence to our sustainability policies and relevant legislation.

You’ll also play a key role in screening trials programmes and estate projects to ensure adherence to agreed MOD processes and operating procedures. With the opportunity to travel to LTPA locations across the UK you’ll gain a deep understanding of the estates complexity while driving improvements and supporting best practices.

We champion flexible ways of working. Appropriate levels of in‑person attendance are required (this is expected to be approximately 50% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face‑to‑face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work‑life balance. Initially you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourself with the size and complexity of the estate, the team and your very important role. This role has a permanent duty station at either MOD Boscombe Down or Abbey Wood Bristol.

If you’re ready to lead the way in environmental protection and sustainability apply now and make a difference in defence.

What you’ll be doing

• Be the point of contact (POC) for Environmental Submissions for activities trials and capital works activities on the estate.
• Support the assurance development and maintenance of policy and SEMS leading on specific aspects of policy management and maintenance.
• Lead key senior stakeholders, colleagues and customers towards environmentally sustainable solutions that support business strategy.
• Act as escalation point for environmental protection advice and guidance across the business.
• Manage elements of embedding EP legislation and regulations across DE&S the contractor‑operated T&E estate.
• Oversee the maintenance and development of appropriate KPIs, dashboard reporting and risk registers.
• Manage corporate communications on Environmental Protection with the LTPA contractor.
• Lead investigations, audits and assurance reviews within their SME area identifying key learning points to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify environmental risks and opportunities for environmental improvements in operations, construction and project delivery.
• Undertake environmental audits to identify legal compliance and adherence to contract deliverables.

Person specification

To be successful with your application you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Relevant EP audit experience across a similar role.
• A relevant environmental degree (such as Environmental Science, Environmental Management or Sustainability) or equivalent combination of skills and applicable experience.
• Membership of the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) or other relevant professional body.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

In addition to the responsibilities above the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Core Behaviour 1: Communicating & Influencing
• Core Behaviour 2: Problem Solving
• Technical Competence 1: Audit & Assurance (OHSEP) Practitioner
• Technical Competence 2: Incident Reporting and Investigation Practitioner

Offered benefits

• 25 days annual leave, 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King\’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market‑leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance‑based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step or a helping hand as you return from a career break bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive family‑friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application just let us know.

Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles – Civil Service Commission
• Candidate Information Pack: and Conditions
• Civil Service Code: The Code – Civil Service Commission

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here.

Disability Confident

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments you can let us know on your online application under the section Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Conflicts of Interest

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not in the majority of cases prevent employment in MOD but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

Selection Process Details

• Sift – We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
• Your CV will be assessed against the following categories using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
• If you’re invited to interview you’ll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Please note: In the event of a tied score at interview the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below:

• 1st: Core Behaviour 1
• 2nd: Core Behaviour 2
• 3rd: Technical Competencies
• 4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criterion and/or additional assessment.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint in the first instance you should contact the department via email. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints – Civil Service Commission.

Offering at a lower level

If you’re not successful at interview we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower‑level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills

• Program Management
• Data Collection
• Environmental Services
• Industrial Cleaning
• Root Cause Analysis
• OSHA
• Project Management
• Team Management
• EPA
• Leadership Experience
• EHS
• Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1