To support the delivery of Oakland International’s sustainability strategy and contribute to the organisation’s journey towards achieving net zero by 2040.
You will work closely with the Sustainability Manager to support the coordination of sustainability initiatives, research new projects, and monitor and report on key environmental and social performance metrics. Through effective communication, data analysis, and a hands-on approach, the role will help ensure sustainability activities are visible, measurable, and embedded across the business, whilst engaging colleagues at all depots.
Key Tasks / Responsibilities
- Site Sustainability Engagement
· Maintain and update sustainability signage across all sites, ensuring information is accurate, engaging and consistent
· Regularly refresh content to reflect progress and new initiatives
· Ensure signage is mirrored across depots
Sustainability Marketing and Communications
· Create short, engaging sustainability content, such as fun fact videos, that reflect our values across the depots
· Research and prepare relevant sustainability awards and certifications
Data Monitoring and Reporting
· Use established sustainability platforms to track progress against targets, roadmaps and audit outcomes
· Monitor timelines, KPIs and performance across key sustainability pillars
· Compile monitored data into monthly reports to distribute to managers within the business
· Help with the collection of information required to complete carbon footprint assessment
Supporting the Sustainability Manager
· Support Sustainability Manger in developing initiatives across core sustainability pillars: Fleet, Packaging, Renewable Energy, Efficiency and Waste
· Assist in the development and delivery of sustainability goals aligned to achieving net zero by 2040
Generic Responsibilities
- To participate fully in any Personal Performance and Development process offered and to undertake training and development relevant to your role.
- To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment in accordance with our values.
- Support the team to monitor and control the use of resources.
- Build effective working relationships with colleagues.
- To comply with all Oakland policies and procedures, especially your own duty of take care towards your own personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
- Maintain employee, organisational and beneficiary confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act
Candidate Profile
Education / Qualifications / Licences
Essential
· 5 x GSCE A – C (inc. English & Maths)
· 3 x A Levels A – E, or equivalent
· Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- First degree or similar qualification
- Professional experience in environmental role
Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Strong organisational, administration and planning skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Numeracy skills
- Experience in using Microsoft packages (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Genuine interest in the environment and energy management issues.
- Experience in working to timelines.
- Ability to demonstrate delivery against targets or goals.
Desirable
- Experience of working with an environment, energy management or business ethics focus.
- Prior work experience in a team or people-facing environment.
Behaviour / Attitude
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours.
- Willingness to travel between Oakland sites regularly.
- Self-motivated, quick to take the initiative and spot new opportunities.
- Capable of building working relationships and networks with people from a range of backgrounds and cultures.
- Creative and tenacious.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Location: Redditch based, some travel involved
Weekly working hours: 30 rising to 40 by agreement
Contract type: Permanent, following successful probation
Responsible for: Sustainability activities
Starting Salary: £28,000 pro rata
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Redditch B98 9DB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do your currently work for Oakland International or one of its subsidiary companies?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
