Environmental Management Systems Adviser

We are looking for a new Environmental Management Systems Adviser to join our team here at Wessex Water! This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys working with people, data and systems to turn environmental policy into practical action that genuinely makes a difference.

What you’ll do

• Support the ongoing maintenance and development of the ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Work closely with environmental colleagues to help identify and implement improvements within the EMS.
• Work collaboratively with teams across the business to support alignment of different management systems.
• Support the coordination of environmental incidents, observations and good practices reported by employees and contractors via the incident/observation management system.
• Support the coordination of the environmental audit programme.
• Assist with the review and updating of environmental processes, procedures and guidance.
• Produce environmental updates and alerts to communicate regulatory changes, procedural updates and key environmental information.
• Identify and support environmental and sustainability initiatives, contributing to increased environmental awareness across the business.
• Assist with the coordination of the environmental training programme.
• Provide support to external accrediting bodies and assist with the coordination of certification audits, including evidence collation and action tracking.
• Support writing and collating of performance data and reports communicated across the business.
• Undertake occasional site visits to support incident management, audits, supply chain engagement or environmental initiatives.

What you’ll need

• Experience working in an environmental management system or environmental advisory role.
• A working knowledge of environmental legislation and its practical application.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience of participating in audits, inspections, investigations or compliance activities (desirable).
• The ability to work collaboratively and build effective working relationships.
• A positive, proactive, and professional approach to work.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong written skills, including contributing to procedures, reports, and technical documents.
• Good IT skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Commitment to a ‘make it right' culture and contributing to continual environmental improvement.
• A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and willingness to occasionally travel to sites within the Wessex Water region.

You will also have:

• Comprehension of UK environmental legislation and policy.
• A good understanding of environmental management systems and how they are applied in practice (ISO 14001 desirable).
• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related subject (e.g. Geography), or equivalent practical experience.
• An understanding of environmental good practice across operational or project‑based environments, including pollution prevention and environmental risk control (desirable).

What you’ll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.