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Environmental Specialist
18-month fixed term contract
Based at Manchester Airport

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free parking
Subsidised public transport
Huge range of company discounts
2 volunteering days per year
Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Care Concierge service

The role

As an Environmental Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring that Manchester Airport operates in compliance with environmental legislation and best practices. This involves developing and implementing processes and standards for identifying, assessing, mitigating, and controlling environmental risks, such as pollution, emissions, waste, and noise.

Moreover, you will be charged with spearheading investigations into environmental incidents and implementing remedial measures, offering expert advice and direction to the operational staff, and liaising with stakeholders on ecological matters.

Additionally, your responsibilities cover controlling environmental licenses and consents, sustaining the ISO14001 standard and the corporate EMS system, and facilitating the creation and enactment of anti-pollution initiatives.

What will make you successful in the role?

To be successful in this role, you should have a degree in environmental science or a related field or have equivalent industry experience.

You should also be a member of IEMA or a similar organisation and have a solid understanding of environmental legal requirements and pollution prevention. You should be able to develop and manage mature environmental management systems and have an auditor qualification, preferably as a lead auditor.

You will possess strong communication and influencing abilities, along with robust analytical and problem-solving skills.

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