Environmental Sustainability Manager

7 days ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Ground Control Full time

Join our dynamic team and embark on an exciting career path with Ground Control

We are seeking ambitious graduates to join our 2025 program, offering a unique opportunity to start your career in the environmental services industry.

What's in it for you?

This graduate scheme is designed to provide hands-on experience, accelerated learning, and skill-building opportunities. You will work with industry leaders, rotating across multiple field-based placements, including grounds maintenance, rail utilities, and landscape construction teams.

You'll also gain exposure to our business development, client services, and people teams, working both in the field and from the office or home.

Our focus is on environmental services, and we're committed to making a positive impact on the planet. If you share this passion, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What you'll gain:

  • Hands-on experience: Work on real projects across the UK, collaborating with industry experts.
  • Accelerated learning: Fast-track your career with industry-recognized qualifications, such as your PTS for the rail sector.
  • Skill building: Our GC Develop training program will help you master essential skills like leadership, communication, and project management.
  • Travel perks: Enjoy a fully expensed electric vehicle and home charging setup to support your field placements.
  • Career prospects: Previous grads have progressed to roles like Assistant Contract Manager, Environmental Data Manager, and more.

What we're looking for:

We're open to candidates from various degree disciplines, but those with a background in geography, environmental science, ecology, construction, business, or sport science tend to excel in this program.

Essential qualities include a full driving license, a positive can-do attitude, and a love for teamwork and building relationships with colleagues at all levels.

About Ground Control

We put people at the heart of everything we do, embracing a culture that values diversity, innovation, and sustainability. As a leading environmental services company, we're committed to making a positive impact on the planet and our communities.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • A yearly bonus scheme
  • Access to Wagestream
  • Employee share options
  • Nursery vouchers
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Travel loans
  • Free gym access (for Head Office staff) or subsidized national gym memberships
  • Negotiable salary range: £25,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on location and experience)

How we work

We believe in creating an inspirational environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Join us and be part of a team that cares about innovation, sustainability, and making a difference.



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