The Environmental Protection Officer (EPO) is a site-based role, embedded within the Head of Establishment’s (HoE) team and works with the OHSE sub function which is part of Strategic Command’s Operational Energy Authority. Their primary function is to support the HoE by deploying subject matter expertise in the field of Environmental Protection. By developing and then maintaining an Environmental Management System for the site, the EPO will ensure legal compliance as well as adhering to all Strategic Command environmental policy. Subsequently, a pivotal part of the EPO role is to work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders towards shared EP and sustainability goals. This may include engagement with internal and external regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency (EA), Civil Contingency Teams and Defence Safety Authority.
This can be challenging as the role holder may need to intervene and positively challenge more senior managers and suppliers to ensure statutory requirements are upheld. This requires a willingness to challenge in an engaging manner and the ability to communicate effectively to an audience who are non-environmental specialists.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Development of the site Environmental Management System (EMS) and undertaking its annual review.
Development and maintenance of the Significant Environmental Aspects Risk Assessments and their associated Register.
Maintenance and further development of the site Spillage Response Plan.
Acting as Waste Manager for the site, including the development of the Integrated Waste Management Plan.
Liaising with the Fuels and Gas Safety Regulator to maintain full site compliance as necessary.
Acting as Conservation Officer for the site, developing a site Conservation Group with suitable site guidance/policy on conservation.
Liaising with all appropriate stakeholders on site, including the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Regional Prime Contractor and Delivery Partners, working towards shared EP and sustainability goals.
(Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.)
