Environmental Policy jobs

Carbon & Climate Change Manager

Manchester Head Office

Permanent & Full time (37.5 Hours per week)

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Main Purpose:

The Carbon & Climate Change Manager plays an important role in taking forward carbon and climate change management activities that track and manage carbon emissions, across GEOAmey.



Responsibilities:

• Providing specialist advice, being a 'go to' person for understanding, technical compliance and competence matters across carbon management.
  
• Ensure that the operational business is properly implementing the mandated GEOAmey requirements for carbon and climate change management.
  
• Supporting Operational Teams in reducing the carbon impact of our operations, embodying a collaborative approach, working with across disciplines and with Clients or key partners and Supply Chain members.
  
• Support and enable the maintenance of GEOAmey's carbon regulatory and voluntary certifications and obligations.
  

Maintaining Professional Standards

• Stay abreast and track developments in legislation, regulation and industry best practice through an ongoing process of formal continuing professional development.
  
• Under direction of management take ownership of relevant processes, procedures and guidance documents, amending them as necessary to reflect best working practices.
  
• Work with team members to identify carbon and climate risks and opportunities, improving understanding of how our activities interact with the environment and determine effective operational control measures to mitigate significant impacts.
  

Engagement

• Develop briefings on carbon and climate change topics, changes in law and standards to enable information to be cascaded via the Operational Teams.
  
• Directly engage in the delivery of carbon and climate change training solutions tailored to the needs of the business where necessary to comply with customer requirements and/or corporate standards.
  
• Collaborate with other teams and enabling functions within the company to ensure that carbon reduction initiatives are aligned with broader sustainability goals.
  
• Active participation in industry associations groups and initiatives.
  

Assurance

• Apply specialist technical knowledge to observe and audit as necessary to identify areas of strength and weakness.
  

• Undertake carbon performance monitoring, analysis and evaluation, writing reports and making recommendations to our business leaders to drive continual improvement.
  
• Under direction from the Senior Managers support Work Winning activities by ensuring that bidding teams incorporate GEOAmey's strategy and approach to managing carbon compliance into bid submissions.
  
• Under direction from the Senior Managers provide guidance, advice and support to management teams to ensure that mobilisations and demobilisation take place in compliance with GEOAmey's carbon management requirements.
  
• Contribute to the development of carbon case studies to help evidence and share best practice.
  

Relationships

External

• Sector forums for Carbon and Climate Change
  
• Key clients - environment and sustainability leads
  
• Relevant suppliers
  

Internal

• Account Management and Directors
  
• Operational Teams
  
• Enabling Functions within the BU (HSEQ, Finance, Commercial, Procurement etc)
  
• Work Winning Teams
  

Qualifications & Skills

• A degree or equivalent experience or qualification in carbon, climate change, environment or analytics
  
• Has an effective communication and influencing style able to work with all levels of the business.
  
• Works with diligence and professionalism and in doing so can command support and respect from peers and senior leaders.
  
• Strong IT, analytics, problem-solving, project management skills, able to multi-task when working under pressure.
  
• Translate technical requirements into everyday language and action.
  

Experience

• Experience of working in carbon reporting, systems and management - including GHG Protocol, ISO 14064 - ideally within the built environment/public infrastructure sector.
  
• Good IT, analytical, project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under tight deadlines.
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  

Personal Profile

Technical competencies

• Must have knowledge, understanding and experience with reporting standards such as GHG Protocol, ISO 14064,
  
• Knowledge, understand and experience and understanding in completing TCFD, SBTi, ESOS
  

• Ideally insight and experience in PAS 2080
  
• Knowledge and understanding with sustainability standards and reporting frameworks, such as CSRD, GRI or CDP is a plus
  

Behavioural competencies

• Capable of working as a valued team member or independently.
  
• Confirmed problem solver with an analytical mindset.
  
• Are supportive and helpful towards other people, develop and encourage others.
  
• Are curious and inquisitive, seeking and generating new ideas to support efficiency and continuous improvement.
  
• Believe in methodical and procedural approaches, plan and organise tasks, structure own work efficiently, give due attention to accuracy.
  

• Conscientiously follow rules set down for their work, honour any promises, deadline or commitments made, believe in ethics and values.
  
• Seek to see the positive aspects of a situation, cope well with problems, avoid blame and self-criticism, resilient and bounce back quickly from setbacks.
  

Why GEOAmey?

GEOAmey delivers secure transportation and court custody services across England and Wales on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Operating a fleet of over 240 specialist vehicles from 12 vehicle bases, our Prisoner Custody Officers play a vital role in supporting the justice system every day. We employ over 2,000 colleagues across the UK, all committed to delivering safe, secure and professional services while ensuring those in our care are treated with dignity, fairness and respect.

Our officers come from a wide range of backgrounds, bringing different experiences and perspectives to a role that combines public service, professionalism and care.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Competitive pension scheme and life assurance

• Healthcare Cash Plan and 24/7 GP access

• Retail discounts and employee benefits platform

• Mental health and wellbeing support

• Enhanced family-friendly benefits

• Career development and progression opportunities

• Comprehensive training and professional development

• Regular overtime opportunities

• The opportunity to perform a meaningful role supporting the Criminal Justice System

Vetting

Successful candidates will be required to pass an Enhanced Disclosure Check and Ministry of Justice Level 2 Vetting.

The vetting process is designed to assess suitability for positions involving vulnerable individuals, sensitive information and high levels of trust. Any information obtained during the vetting process will be treated confidentially and in accordance with data protection legislation.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At GEOAmey, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to succeed. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and believe that diverse teams help us better serve our communities and deliver excellent public services.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a meaningful career where no two days are the same, where you'll be trusted to make important decisions and where your work genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with GEOAmey.