Environmental & Sustainability Officer

Safran, Pontnewydd, Tor-faen - Torfaen

Environmental & Sustainability Officer

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Safran, Pontnewydd, Tor-faen - Torfaen

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 16 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 529aed1b09fc412cb589b3c05b34dcfc

Full Job Description

Develop, coordinate and implement strategies and policies to reduce energy consumption Encourage the use of renewable and sustainable energy resources within an organisation or community and raise the profile of energy conservation Develop solutions for carbon management Research and introduce lower carbon/VOC chemical substitutes Create policies and systems for buying energy and helping with contract negotiations Provide technical and practical advice and offer training on energy efficiency Develop promotional activities and materials to publicise particular schemes Liaise and negotiate with contractors, the building supplies industry, council services and other relevant organisations Keep accurate records and regularly collect energy monitoring data Carry out site inspections and energy surveys Benchmark energy consumptions against best practice guidelines Keep current with legislation

Educated to degree level and/or a recognised professional qualification in an Environmental Science subject or equivalent Knowledge of project management tools and methodology Confidence Numerical and data skills Good communication skills to be able to present a case briefly and logically Influencing and negotiating skills to motivate various colleagues to work towards a common goal Potential to stimulate and manage change The ability to establish effective networks both within and outside the organisation Potential to educate and train other managers and the workforce Knowledge and enthusiasm for energy management and renewable energy issues. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customisation, quality and industrial design. At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world! In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England. Due to internal promotion, we are now recruiting for an Environmental & Sustainability Officer to join our HSE team in Cwmbran! In this role at Safran Seats, you will be the focal point for energy usage, conservation, reporting and auditing. You will lead the carbon reduction programme across all sites and activities. You will introduce innovative processes to drive sustainability within an Engineering and Manufacturing Aerospace industry., Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK. We focus on: Our people These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:

  • We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive
  • We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
  • We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
  • We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues
  • So you'll be supported every step of the way! Sustainability Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050. Global Mobility As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally., Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
  • We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
  • We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
  • We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
  • We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues
  • As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
  • 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
  • Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
  • Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
  • Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working
  • Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
  • STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
  • Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages. We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.Specificity of the job Ability and flexibility to travel to other Safran Seats sites within the UK and internationally if required. Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap. Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking. With over one million seats equipping the fleets of the major airlines, Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers, crews and helicopters thanks to innovative and high added-value solutions.