Environmental Officer
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South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.
We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as an Environmental Officer in our Environmental Team within the Estates Department. Could you be who we are looking for?
About the team/Department you will be joining:
- We are a small team within the Estates department who develop and implement sustainability projects, environmental strategies and action plans across the South Wales Police Estate -ensuring corporate sustainable development in relation to the UK and Welsh Government’s Public Sector net zero ambitions.
- We mainly work either from Headquarters, project sites or flexible working from home.
- We work 9-5 Monday-Friday though flexible working is encouraged as a balanced approach to suit the individual.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
- This role will support the Tri-Force Environmental Manager and SWP Principal Environmental Officer.
- This role will assist in progressing the SWP Climate Emergency Strategy and associated Action Plan.
- You will be required to assist in the development and implementation of Climate Emergency Action plans, sustainability projects, site supervision, data analysis, reporting and continual improvement across South Wales Police ensuring corporate sustainability and the route to net-zero.
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
- We are keen to hear from you if you have previous experience in Energy, Waste, Biodiversity, Technology, Behavioural Change and Decarbonisation.
- We are looking for someone who has previous experience in implementing environmental solutions and monitoring compliance.
- We are looking for someone who has experience monitoring Energy, using energy management software (such as Systems Link) and creating energy reports.
- We are keen to hear from you if you have experience in Environmental Management systems, accreditation such as ISO14001 or Green Dragon, and undertaking Environmental Audits.
There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, click here for more information.
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.
Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Laura Davies on 07970162278
We accept applications in CV form for this position. Applicants are asked to click on the 'Apply here' link below and work through the online form before uploading their CV and personal statement. Applicants are expected to ensure that their CV and personal statement demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria under Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge in the Role Profile.
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