Environmental Advisor

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and self-driven Environmental Advisor to join the MBDA team, the role covers the UK and can be based at any of our sites. If you are passionate about environmental issues and reducing our impact on the environment, this challenging but rewarding position may be for you.

Salary: Circa £46,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

The successful candidate will be providing expert guidance on environmental compliance. Ensuring that the Company SHE policies and procedures are effectively implemented while helping to develop a SHE culture of continual improvement. You will work closely with a number of departments in the business, including ESG, engineering, manufacturing, facility maintenance and security. You will have the opportunity to gain practical and professional experience in a challenging sector.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Ideally degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or related discipline.

• Significant experience and expertise in environmental management systems

• Broad understanding of manufacturing and laboratory technologies.

• Knowledge of environmental legislation, its application and interpretation relevant to MBDA operations.

• Experience in conducting internal audits for ISO 14001

• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels in the organisation.

• Excellent communication skills, ability to translate complex information into easily understandable formats.

• Flexibility to travel to our UK sites where required.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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