Sustainability Coordinator (2128)

Benjamin Edwards Ltd is hiring a Sustainability Coordinator for their Gainsborough location. The role involves ensuring compliance with ISCC and RHI requirements, managing audits, and maintaining sustainability documentation. Key responsibilities include GHG emissions calculations, staff training, and preparing sustainability reports. The position requires a data-driven professional who can collaborate with various teams to enhance sustainability performance and compliance within the organization.
Sustainability Coordinator – Gainsborough (on site) - £45k & £6k car allowance



Benjamin Edwards are currently recruiting for a Sustainability Coordinator for an exciting business in Gainsborough. The ideal person will be a data driven sustainability professional responsible for ensuring full organisational compliance with ISCC and RHI accreditation requirements, as well as relevant ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, 14001, 50001). As Sustainability Coordinator, you will manage internal and external audits, implement corrective actions, and maintain up-to-date documentation and processes to uphold sustainability, quality, and regulatory compliance.



The role of Sustainability Coordinator

Collect sustainability documentation (mass balance, GHG)Perform GHG emissions calculation (feedstock to output)Maintain traceability & mass balance systemUndertake planned internal audit prior to ISCC auditUndertake risk assessment & site compliance (safety, environmental controls)Staff training for ISCC requirementsPrepare audit package for external auditorHost and support annual ISCC external auditImplement a corrective action plan after ISCC external auditsManage the submission of documents to ISCCEnsuring fuel sustainability complianceSubmitting periodic sustainability reports to key stakeholders for submission to OFGEMMaintaining fuel records and supplier documentationVerifying GHG emission savingsEnsuring ongoing eligibility requirements are metCollect feedstock data & sustainability evidenceMaintain Fuel Measurement & Sampling (FMSQ) recordsPrepare Annual Sustainability ReportManage annual sustainability audit – ISARMaintain calibration certificates & metering complianceInternal verification & data quality checks (Int Audit)Policy/Regulation updates tracking & implementationDeliver inhouse RHI training to new starter and refresher for key stakeholdersManage and maintain meter reading data for production, injection, CVMaintain/verify meter calibration recordsCompile feedstock & sustainability evidence (wastes, crops, chain-of-custody)Perform mass-balance & GHG intensity calc (as applicable/label fields)Internal data QA & sign-off checklistMaintain evidence pack & audit trail (data, contracts, statements)Maintain business continuity & timeline (expiry, rollover, customer deadlines)Oversee collection, validation, and analysis of sustainability and energy data across multiple Food Waste AD sitesPrepare accurate and timely sustainability reports for regulators, auditors, and internal managementSupport preparation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics and carbon footprint calculationsImplement systems and controls to ensure data integrity and traceability for auditsAct as the company’s primary contact for sustainability, ISCC, and RHI auditsLead pre-audit preparation, site visits, evidence gathering, and post-audit corrective action trackingEnsure feedstock suppliers meet sustainability and traceability standards, conducting supplier audits as requiredMaintain awareness of all relevant sustainability legislation, certification updates, and Ofgem/ISCC guidanceIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance compliance efficiency and sustainability performanceWork collaboratively with Operations, Commercial, and Compliance teams to align sustainability goals with business objectivesSupport training and awareness sessions on sustainability, certification, and renewable energy compliance

The ideal candidate for the role of Sustainability Coordinator

Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, or related disciplineISCC training or auditor experience desirableKnowledge of UK Environmental Permitting, Waste Framework Directive, and Bioenergy regulations advantageousFamiliarity with ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and related management systems preferredProven experience in a sustainability, compliance, or certification role within the anaerobic digestion, biogas, renewable energy, or waste management sectorsStrong understanding of ISCC certification, RED II sustainability criteria, and RHI (or post-RHI schemes)Experience preparing for and managing third-party audits (e.g., ISCC, Ofgem)Strong understanding of carbon accounting, GHG emissions calculations, renewable energy compliance frameworks, sustainability frameworks, GHG calculations, and supply chain traceability