Environmental Advisor / Sustainability Advisor

Job Title:        Environmental Advisor / Sustainability Advisor
Location:        Can be based in Bristol or Farnborough
Package:        Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Role Type:      Full time
Role ID:          SF16631

As part of a specialist team, work closely with clients to provide Environmental Management, Sustainability, Climate Resilience and Net Zero advice and skills to enable improved sustainability outcomes of UK MOD equipment and services through their lifecycle.

This Environmental Advisor / Sustainability Advisor role encompasses the provision of environmental and sustainability-related advice and the delivery of documentation or artefacts in support of projects to our clients. Support to projects will range extensively from sustainable procurement and environmental management advice on new defence procurements, assessment and mitigation of already in-service equipment and disposal support.

The role:

Within the business, there will be opportunities to provide expertise on development of new QinetiQ products, to develop the sustainability appraisal requirements of QinetiQ trials at UK ranges and working with internal teams to advance our own Net Zero targets.

The successful Environmental Advisor may need to travel within the UK to meet customer and internal business needs, including to remote sites, as well as adapting to different customer cultures.

Day-to-day, you’ll:

• As part of a team, work with internal and external stakeholders to develop specified Environmental Management and Sustainability solutions and artefacts. Ensure they meet the project’s outlined requirements and standards as per QinetiQ policy.
• Ensure that work tasks are delivered to the specified time, cost, required quality standards and any other specifications given.
• Support the development of new and nurture existing business relationships both internally and externally.
• Attend and support workshops with customers with the intention of leading workshops as you progress.
• Work with the QinetiQ teams and Subject Matter Experts, some of which will be geographically dispersed.

Essential experience of the Environmental Advisor / Sustainable Advisor:

• You will need an understanding of general Environmental Management.
• Understanding of Sustainability concepts and knowledge of Sustainable Development Goals.

Qualifications for the Environmental Adviser / Sustainable Advisor:

We value difference and we do not have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to five days’ additional leave
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community

Our volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities, for example STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador days in schools. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those, which help the defence community.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there has never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in an= diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

About QinetiQ

As a company of thousands of dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Collaborating with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

Security

Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Application Guidance

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone is free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.