Sustainability Advisor

WJ Group Infrastructure is seeking a passionate Sustainability Advisor to join their team in Newton Longville, UK. The role involves developing sustainability policies, conducting assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and preparing reports for stakeholders. Candidates should have a background in environmental science or sustainability and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.
Company Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic Sustainability Advisor to join our Sustainability team at WJ, the UK’s market leading Road Marking and Highways safety business based in Milton Keynes. You will play a strategic role in guiding WJ’s Sustainability initiatives by providing expertise and guidance.

Job Description

Your role will include:
• Working with our Sustainability Director to develop and implement sustainability policies, strategies, and initiatives.
• Conduct sustainability assessments and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Analyse and interpret sustainability-related data for internal reporting and external disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability regulations, industry standards, and company commitments.
• Prepare sustainability reports, disclosures, and presentations for stakeholders, including investors and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability considerations into business operations.
• Monitor sustainability trends, emerging regulations, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including investors, clients, and sustainability organizations.
• Support corporate sustainability efforts, including carbon footprint reduction and social responsibility programs.
• Provide guidance on sustainability risk management and opportunities for business growth.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?
• Passion for corporate responsibility and environmental sustainability.
• Preferably a degree in environmental science, sustainability, business, finance, or a related field.
• Experience in sustainability, corporate governance, or compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders.
• Proficiency in sustainability reporting tools and data analysis software.
• Ability to provide strategic sustainability insights and drive sustainable initiatives.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

If you want to be part of our growing business and work with a team that supports you and enables you to drive your ideas forward, we will reward you with a competitive package including:
• 25 Days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• Health Care, Mental health and wellbeing support.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free, on-site parking

Closing date for applications is 3pm Friday 18 April 2025.

Become part of a company that has led the road marking industry from our inception. Shape the future with WJ. Apply now!

WJ are a Disability Committed employer - If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application / recruitment process, please reach out to us directly at careers@wj.uk

WJ is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement before any stated closing date should we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All applications received prior to the closing date will be considered equally, and the recruitment process will be conducted fairly and transparently.