Regional Environmental Lead

Package: Competitive Salary Benefits

Role ID: SF19054

Are you ready to be part of the future At QinetiQ were not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Regional Environmental Lead at our Sevenoaks site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
As an Regional Environmental Lead you will provide competent and professional subject matter expertise and advice on all aspects of environmental management and assessment to all QinetiQ sites businesses and functions within geographical region of responsibility.

Day-to-day ensure that the sites within the geographical region of responsibility are compliant with environmental legislation and standards assessing analysing and collating environmental performance data and reporting information to internally clients and regulatory bodies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading on the ISO 14001 Standard and Audits across applicable sites ensuring Heads of Sites are aware and prepared for external surveillance audits and assist them in identifying prioritising and tracking environmental improvements and actions
• Reviewing and closing out environmental incident reporting
• Maintaining knowledge and understanding of current environmental legislation and good practice and its implementation for QinetiQ
• Conducting Habitat Regulation Assessments to ensure any development impacts are compliant with regulations

Essential experience of the Regional Environmental Lead:

• Knowledge and experience working with UK Regulatory authorities
• Working knowledge and experience of ISO 14001 management system
• Experience in leading management systems audits
• Experience in planning and leading investigations
• Experience of working in partnership with H&S professionals conducting joint assessment and assurance activities

Essential qualifications for the Regional Environmental Lead:

• Degree / Level 6 Diploma in Ecology Environmental Management or equivalent
• Experience post qualification as an environmental practitioner
• Chartered or working towards chartered status of a relevant professional body

We value difference and we dont have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Sevenoaks site. Hybrid Working patterns available. Travel to other QinetiQ sites will be expected.

QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

Why Join QinetiQ

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world theres never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee youll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork and pulling together youll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives blend disciplines and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Our Benefits:

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal:Personal Accident Insurance Travel Insurance Restaurants Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

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