Assistant Sustainability Compliance Officer

Assistant Sustainability Compliance Officer

Our client is  recruiting for an Assistant Sustainability Compliance Officer to be based in their Newcastle office. This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview

To support the Regional Sustainability Team in adhering to PAS2030 installer accreditation standards on our funded retrofit schemes.

In collaboration with the Compliance Officer, this role will be responsible for collating, validating and preparing PAS 2030:2019 compliance paperwork to Clients, Energy Suppliers and Accreditation Bodies on a weekly basis, operating within contractual deadlines to ensure compliance.

Key Accountabilities

• Supporting the production of all necessary paperwork associated with installation of Energy Efficiency measure in line with PAS 2030:2019 process
• Working closely with the Compliance Officer, Retrofit Coordinators, Retrofit Assessor and Retrofit Designer ensuring PAS installation paperwork is provided in line with the main contract programme
• Maintain a wide knowledge and understanding of the sustainability sector and pass this expertise onto the wider team
• Alongside the Compliance Officer, provide PAS2030 advice to regional delivery teams regarding energy efficiency measures
• To ensure that there are zero compliance failures resulting from poor and inaccurate submission information
• To ensure all Strategic Partners contractual deadlines are adhered to
• Support the Compliance Officer in their engagement with key supply chain partners assisting in the effective development and delivery of projects
• Assist with the collation of relevant data and the preparation of reports
• Any other reasonable management request

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Pension Scheme
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications

Desirable:

• Educated to A-level (or equivalent) in a related subject

Experience

Desirable

• Previous work experience in a professional setting

Skills / Knowledge

Essential:

• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to review detail quickly and accurately from numerous documents
• Ability to liaise with external organisations working to strict deadlines
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Possess a pro-active approach to work
• Literate in MS Office, in particular Microsoft Excel
• Driving licence

Desirable:

• MS Office

Key Attributes

• A willingness to enhance knowledge and understanding of the Sustainability Sector, and the compliance requirements associated
• An understanding that compliance failure will result in loss of revenue to the business
• Flexible & adaptable (to cope with frequent changes in government guidance and associated working practices)
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Keen eye for detail
• Understand the power of collaboration and relationships
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good levels of numeracy
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office programs, particularly in MS Excel