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Environmental, Health & Safety specialist
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 39,000 - 41,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent Contract , Temporary
Location: SE1, Elephant & Castle, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Environmental, Health & Safety specialist urgently required.
This role is entirely office based and pays up to £41 000. Offices are located close to Kennington/ Elephant & Castle. It is a temp to perm role.
The Environmental, Health & Safety specialist will develop, supervise and coordinate the organisation's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Management System. Ensuring and monitoring compliance with legislation, while promoting Environmental, Health and Safety across the organisation.
This role supports the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems. With a particular emphasis on environmental compliance, sustainability and ISO 14001 alignment. The post-holder will contribute to risk assessments, audits, training, legal registers and strategic environmental initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop, maintain and update the organisation’s Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with ISO 14001 and applicable UK environmental legislation.
* Lead or support environmental audits, waste and recycling initiatives, carbon reporting, water and energy usage monitoring and sustainable procurement practices.
* Develop and maintain the environmental aspects and impacts register.
* Manage environmental incident investigations and reporting.
* Support the development, review, and communication of Health and Safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
* Assist in the delivery of inductions, toolbox talks, and compliance training (e.g. DSE, lone working, fire safety).
* Support the EHS Manager with site inspections, audits, emergency drills, and statutory compliance (e.g. RIDDOR, PUWER, COSHH).
* Maintain safety records and contribute to EHS metrics, dashboards, and Service Desk reporting tools.
* Provide EHS input to projects, contracts, and procurement when required.
Candidates Requirements:
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Health and Safety, or related discipline.
* EBOSH Environmental Certificate and NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards).
* Demonstrable experience in an Environmental or combined EHS role.
* Knowledge of ISO 14001 and UK environmental legislation (e.g. waste, energy, hazardous materials, water).
* Working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and frameworks (e.g. HASAWA 1974, COSHH, RIDDOR).
Location: This role is office based at near Kennington, LondonBefore You Apply
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