Wilson Power Solutions facility in Leeds UK

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Sustainability Coordinator

Sustainability Coordinator

We are seeking an experienced Sustainability Co-ordinator to join our Marketing & Sustainability team at an established family-owned business in Leeds. Wilson Power Solutions is a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment and a pioneer of ultimate low-loss amorphous transformer technology. Our flagship product saves money, energy, and carbon and offers an innovative solution to the worldwide challenge of energy wastage.

As a Sustainability Co-ordinator, you will report to the Head of Marketing & Sustainability to contribute to carbon measurement and ESG across Wilson Power Solutions and all stakeholders through, and not limited to, the tasks below:

Please send your CV and cover letter to careers@wilsonpowersolutions.co.uk. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. No Agencies

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Key responsibilities

Develop a sustainability strategy and work plan
Contribute to a CSR strategy and report
Work with different team members to draft ESG policies and measurement metrics
Introduce and undertake initiatives and improvements to different ESG aspects
Liaise with procurement to draft procurement principles
Create an annual sustainability report
Liaise with Finance to create an SECR to accompany the financial accounts
Work closely with carbon auditors to measure, reduce and verify carbon emissions
Identify key accreditation and verification schemes to expand our sustainability credentials
Expand the scope of the operational carbon to include all relevant categories
Liaise with upstream and downstream stakeholders to collate carbon data (internally & externally)
Scope and gather data for product embodied carbon and LCA
Communicate and report on carbon emissions for customer supplier questionnaires
Contribute to a carbon reduction plan, considering creative and responsible initiatives
Attend and contribute to relevant internal and external meetings
Propose changes to processes, including CRM and ERP, to improve data capturing
Provide support to all stakeholders and work towards resolving and improving inadequate reports or unclear matters
Work with the relevant teams to communicate sustainability data, announcements and projects
Identify and attend industry events and conferences to contribute and represent the company
Present to internal and external stakeholders
Managing your own time to ensure tasks are completed to plan & to deadlines
Ensure quality and accuracy of the measurement and documentation to the highest standard
Ensure being helpful, courteous and professional at all times
Occasionally work unsociable hours when required to meet demand with flexibility for potential UK travel

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Sustainability qualification is essential
Experience working with sustainability strategy and reporting is essential
Solid understanding of the current UK & regional sustainability regulatory landscape is desirable
Experience in Scope 1, 2 & 3 reporting is essential
Experience in scoping and collating data for product carbon with relation to various methodologies is desirable
Solid knowledge of carbon frameworks and accreditation is desirable
Experience in drafting ESG policies is desirable
Experience in launching and running CSR initiatives is desirable
Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel is essential
Great attention to detail and organisational skills are essential
Strong analytical and research skills are essential
Self-starter who can work independently using self-initiative to come up with ideas and work on projects from concept to completion is essential
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team is essential
Knowledge and experience in manufacturing or electrical networks is desirable
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, continuous improvement environment is essential
Confident and dynamic personality demonstrating excellent communication, presentation and soft skills
A driving license is desirable
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills are desirable
Positive, solution-oriented and proactive approach is desirable

Salary & benefits

Salary negotiable dependent on experience

25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays

Profit share scheme (paid quarterly)

Staff pension

Healthcare cash plan

On-site parking with EV chargers

Sick pay scheme

4 weeks full maternity/paternity leave

EV salary sacrifice scheme

3 x salary death in service

Membership discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

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Ready to start your journey with us?

To apply, please email your current CV along with a cover letter to careers@wilsonpowersolutions.co.uk. All applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. No agencies.

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