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Sustainability Advisor
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Your mission
£24,500 + BENEFITS | 12-MONTH PLACEMENT
Sustainability is about making informed choices today that create long-term value. On this placement, you will help embed sustainability into AWE’s programmes, projects and facilities while contributing to climate resilience, carbon reduction, biodiversity, resource efficiency and social value.
Our work is of the highest national security so you must be a British Citizen to apply.
WHAT DISCIPLINES MAY FIT THIS ROLE BEST?
- Sustainability
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Or a related discipline
LOCATION: ALDERMASTON NEAR READING
You’ll be based at our Aldermaston site near Reading.
We work a nine-day fortnight. That means every other Friday off work & 270 hours of annual leave.
SKILLS YOU’LL NEED TO DEMONSTRATE
• Problem-solving
• A growth mindset
• Innovation
• Curiosity
• Teamwork
The opportunity
You’ll have the chance to:
Make a real contribution to sustainability projects that create lasting environmental and social impact.
Develop sought-after sustainability, environmental and ESG skills while working with experienced professionals.
Learn how climate, carbon, biodiversity and social value considerations shape major business decisions.
Work on meaningful projects that help drive long-term positive change.
Build confidence using sustainability data, tools and reporting frameworks.
Gain experience of environmental management and compliance in a highly regulated organisation.
Grow your professional network across sustainability, operations, projects and technical teams.
Develop practical skills that can support future careers in sustainability, environmental management, ESG, climate strategy or responsible business.
What you’ll learn
CARBON REDUCTION | PROJECT MANAGEMENT & DELIVERY
This placement will give you the opportunity to develop knowledge and experience in:
Sustainability strategy and how it influences business decisions.
Climate change, carbon reduction and climate resilience.
Biodiversity and environmental enhancement.
Resource efficiency and circular economy principles.
Social value and creating positive impact for communities.
Sustainability measurement, reporting and performance management.
Environmental risk assessment and environmental management.
Environmental legislation, permitting and compliance.
Stakeholder engagement and influencing sustainable outcomes.
Working within an ISO 14001-certified Environmental Management System.
Applying sustainability principles within projects, operations and major programmes.
