Specialist Sustainability

## Specialist Sustainability Apply locations:
Bent Farmposted on:
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August 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
J017199

Specialist Sustainability
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* Location:

** Bent Farm
** At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
** For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
** Are We the Perfect Match?
** At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.
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* Job Description:

**** Ready to Elevate Your Career with Sibelco?
**** Are you a dynamic Environmental Planner professional with experience*
* ** in planning & development or environmental compliance?*
* ** Are eager to make a significant impact in a leading global company?
**** We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team assisting in the management of planning applications, environmental permitting, monitoring and compliance. You will lead and assist in the environmental assessment & permitting process for new mineral & glass recycling developments. Alongside this, you will ensure compliance of our existing planning & environmental permits working alongside our operational teams in the monitoring and maintenance of emissions data.

You will provide expert advice to the operational business to ensure the license to operate is maintained.
**** Does this sound like you?
**** If so, then this is the role for you!
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* Working conditions:

Hybrid working model
**** Role Overview:
** This is an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Planner to join our small team responsible for a substantial portfolio of mineral extraction and processing sites, rural estate and other related land assets.

Our Sustainability Team is responsible for the management of our UK estates ensuring that we maximize the efficient use of our assets and secure future mineral supply and processing capabilities as part of our long-term mineral development plan.
** In the role of Environmental Planner, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
*** Manage and assist planning applications for new mineral and waste sites alongside the secondary consenting and environmental permitting processes.
* Project manage the coordination of EIAs of mineral and waste developments using a range of consultants in accordance with the companies procedures.
* Co-ordinate the management of Sibelco’s Environmental Compliance monitoring covering planning, waste, water and environmental emissions management.  Liaise with external consultants and internal colleagues to ensure data collection and submission to the relevant authorities at specific time intervals.
* Participate in external and internal audits in relation to environmental compliance including ISO
14001 audits.
* Promote strategic land assets within Local Development Plans including environmental feasibility considerations of specific sites. If required represent the Companies interests at Examinations in Public.
* Engage with local planning authorities to promote sites and discuss development proposals through formal and informal routes.
* Liaising with and advising Operational and Commercial colleagues on planning and environmental issues linked to the development of UK assets.
* Engage with stakeholders to develop relationships and participate in local liaison events at UK sites to keep local communities engaged in the Companies activities.
* Assist with the implementation of policies, strategies and guidelines from Global Sustainability.

What We’re Looking For
* Ideally Chartered Town Planner with RTPI qualification or working towards this or similar based degree with environmental experience
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