De&s Environmental Protection Officer

**Details**: **Reference number**: - 245341**Salary**: - £32,500 - £35,000- **Job grade**: - Other- Level 2 (Senior Administrator/Specialist)**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - MOD - Defence Equipment & Support - Corporate Services**Type of role**: - Environment and Sustainability**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**: - 1Contents Location About the job **Benefits**: Things you need to know Location - Defence Petroleum Centre, West Moors, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6QSAbout the job **Job summary**: - We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas. We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and services that the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively. - Our people push for best-in-class every day - because it helps keep our nation safe. So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you’re driven to set new standards, find your place with us. Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?**Job description**: Please note some attendance to the stated site may be required for this position. You will also be expected to obtain a Lead Auditor Qualification once in the position if you do not already hold this. "Our Corporate Services Group (CSG) function is represented in every area of the organisation, with a wide range of specialisms that collectively enable our effective day-to-day operation, ensuring we can deliver our objectives and maintain compliance. As part of our team, you'll benefit from plenty of routes for development, access to specialist training and funding for professional qualifications, and a c.27% employer pension contribution. You’ll also have access to a wide range of employee networks, including the Women’s Inclusive Network, Race & Culture Network, Pride Network, Disability Network - and many more. We recognise that the best people for the job may have commitments outside of work, so we’re pleased to promote flexible working to support our colleagues in balancing work and home life. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: - Development of the site Environmental Management System (EMS) and undertaking its annual review. - Development and maintenance of the Significant Environmental Aspects Risk Assessments and their associated Register. - Maintenance and further development of the site Spillage Response Plan. - Acting as Waste Manager for the site, including the development of the Integrated Waste Management Plan. - Liaising with the Fuels and Gas Safety Regulator to maintain full site compliance as necessary. - Acting as Conservation Officer for the site, developing a site Conservation Group with suitable site guidance/policy on conservation. - Liaising with all appropriate stakeholders on site, including the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Regional Prime Contractor and Delivery Partners, working towards shared EP and sustainability goals. **Person specification**: **Who are we looking for?** - Experience of working in a similar environment, or, a relevant Environmental qualification, such as the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate (or equivalent at level 3 or above) or willing to undertake this when in position - Computer literate especially in Microsoft Office Applications - Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the key components of an Environmental Management System (EMS) with the ability to advise, plan and deliver in line with expectations. It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following desirable criteria: - Health and Safety experience In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: - Conducting Risk Assessments ((OHSEP) Practitioner) - Audit & Assurance Activities ((OHSEP) Practitioner) - Working together - Communicating and influencing **Benefits**: We're pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including: - 25 days’ holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday - A market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performance-based bonus, and recognition awards - Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required) - Funding for qualifications and subscriptions to professional associations, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression - A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more - Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering - Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shar