Fittleworth, first founded in 1984 out of a small family garage, is now one of the UK’s leading home dispensing companies. We pride ourselves on providing a personalised, trusted and dedicated first-class home delivery service to our clients catering to all stoma, continence and wound care appliance needs. 

We are currently recruiting for a Environmental Carbon Reduction Officer to join our Compliance team.

This position is full time, Monday to Friday 9am to 17pm, working from home  

You will be responsible for:

The Environmental Carbon Reduction Officer ensures that Fittleworth Medical Ltd (FML) and Hollister UK operate in accordance with applicable environmental legislation.  The role holder will participate in the development and execution of the broader JDS ESG Strategy in the UK and ensure successful delivery of the Greener NHS requirements on its’ suppliers.

• Tracks FML’s Carbon Reduction Plan keeping the business updated on its progress towards net zero by 2045. (Note the NHS have an ambition to reach an 80% reduction by 2036 to 2039.)
• Support the development and implementation of environmental awareness campaigns and initiatives to engage employees and promote environmental stewards
• Monitor and report on key environmental performance indicators and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• To fully understand the Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions to identify where the business can make the most impact with improvement projects
• Waste Management – ensures that FML partners with appropriate waste carriers, segregates our waste, classifies correctly, accurate mandatory records keeping for 3 years as per our Duty of Care
• Energy Management – ensure that the requirements of the SECR/ESOS regulations continue to be met working with the KMT provider
• Water usage – develop a suite of reports and KPIs to ensure that water is not being lost through leaks or wasted.
• To monitor the arrangements for F-gas across the FML estate. (fluorinated gas in air conditioning units)
• Responsible for the completion of the NHS Evergreen Assessment (this will be a supplier requirement in future tenders)
• To work with relevant partners to understand the Packaging Waste Regulations and ensure actions are taken to support the FML business to make continual improvement
• Monitor the landscape to remain up to date with relevant environmental regulations, legislation, and industry best practices, ensuring compliance across all levels of the organisation
• Lead the implementation of an FML environmental management system
• Carry out environmental audits and assessments, identifying and resolving environmental problems and ensuring necessary changes are implemented
• Provide updated appropriate content for the FML web page, internal SharePoint, and Hollister Sustainability Report to promote environmental sustainability and the actions FML are taking
• Drive engagement of the wider business through weekly huddles, town halls, team meetings etc
• Champion the use of community days for environmentally sustainable projects
• Actively promote FML to internal and external customers, carrying out all duties in an efficient, professional, and courteous manner. Demonstrate and champion the JDS Immutable Principles
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by your supervisor, the Department Manager or Director or the Company Director Team in their absence

Skills required to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related field, or comparable experience in the workplace.
• Recognised environmental qualification (NEBOSH, IEMA)
• Practitioner or Graduate IEMA membership (The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment) preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related role
• Working knowledge of ISO14001
• Ideally with 2-3 years previous work experience within distribution, manufacturing, or healthcare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with cross- functional teams
• Sound knowledge of environmental regulations, legislation, and industry best practices
• Strong practical problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address environmental risks and opportunities

As well as priding ourselves on the commitment we provide to our clients, at Fittleworth we also recognise the commitment to our employees in providing an engaging and rewarding working environment. As such, we are Great Place To Work certified and we offer:

• a competitive salary with annual review
• private healthcare
• insurance cover
• a highly competitive pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus statutory Bank Holidays)
• access to our bespoke reward and discount platform for major retailers
• access to a wide range of employee wellbeing services
• cycle to work scheme
• access to our award-winning culture of going the extra-mile

Any personal information you share with us will be treated in line with our company Privacy Notice, available via legal notices on our website. Fittleworth provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, religion / belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, national origin, ethnic background, disability, or age.