Environmental and Sustainability Officer

Environmental and Sustainability Officer Stockport, UK About Edina Established in 1985, Edina is a leading international power generation specialist, delivering low-carbon, cost-effective energy and battery storage solutions. Using diverse fuel sources like biogas, natural gas and landfill gas, Edina supports clients in improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and achieving net zero goals. With over 200 professionals and global operations, Edina combines innovative technology, in-house manufacturing, and strong customer values, including sustainability, flexibility, and integrity, to provide reliable, tailored power solutions and exceptional after-sales support across public and industrial sectors.

At the core of our operations is a commitment to excellence and responsibility, where safety is our top priority, and our company values guide every decision we make:
People Our staff are our core asset. Individually and collectively, they are critical to the success of our vision. Organisation We are engaged, loyal, and accountable in achieving our goals. Work Working safely is not just a policy, its our responsibility. Ethics We embrace honesty, integrity, and respect, doing the right thing every time. Reputation We strive for excellence in our processes, enabling us to achieve best-in-class industry standards.

We are currently looking for an Environmental and Sustainability Officer to join our SHEQ team on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Attractive overtime rates - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and public holidays
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
- Company pension scheme with an attractive employer contribution percentage
- Private healthcare scheme
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Career development opportunities
- Continued investment in employee training to further enhance knowledge, expertise and creativity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental and sustainability professional to take a leading role in our environmental management and sustainability programmes. You will have the opportunity to drive our carbon reduction strategy, support our Net Zero commitments and lead environmental reporting and continual improvement of our Environmental Management System.

From carbon accounting and Scope 3 emissions to climate adaptation and sustainability reporting, you will play an important role in ensuring we continue to meet environmental legislation, international standards, customer requirements and emerging sustainability reporting obligations. So, if you are looking for a position where your experience will make a visible difference every day, read on and apply today.

The Role As an Environmental and Sustainability Officer, you will lead our environmental management and sustainability programmes, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, international standards, customer requirements and sustainability reporting obligations. Reporting to the Group SHE Manager, you will drive our carbon reduction strategy, climate adaptation initiatives and environmental reporting, while supporting the continual improvement of our Environmental Management System. You will also manage carbon and sustainability reporting, support environmental audits and tender submissions, and promote environmental awareness and improvement initiatives across the organisation.

About You To be considered as an Environmental and Sustainability Officer, you will need:

- A degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline
- Full Membership of IEMA (MIEMA/FIEMA) or CIWEM
- Experience operating and maintaining ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management Systems
- Proven expertise in greenhouse gas accounting and reporting under ISO 14064 - Experience undertaking Scope 3 emissions assessments and supply chain mapping - A thorough understanding of Carbon Reduction Plans and PPN 06/21 requirements
- Extensive knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance obligations
- Experience preparing sustainability disclosures and environmental reports - A strong understanding of the 2026 EU Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) - Experience undertaking environmental audits and managing audit programmes
- Experience analysing environmental data and producing performance reports
- Experience supporting public sector and major infrastructure tenders
- The proven ability to develop and…