Company Profile
One of the largest employers in the area who offer a diverse mix of award winning services/businesses from their international gateway at Dover. Established a number of centuries ago this dynamic organisation is progressively moving forward by means of expansion, development and investment.

Position Expectations
To assist with the management of the companies Environmental Management System and undertake environmental monitoring and it’s approaches in order to provide satisfactory and safe environmental service.

Key Duties


• To assist with the management of the ISO14001 Environmental Management System including updating the activity register and carrying out environmental audits.
• To monitor all environmental occurrences and contribute to monthly statistical reports.
• To undertake or assist with routine, regular and periodic environmental surveys using the established procedures and techniques to obtain data on water quality, trawling, benthic fauna, algae, ornithology, terristerial ecology, littoral surveying and air monitoring from designated sites within the company to ensure that environmental baselines are being complied with.
• To monitor the companies established environmental baselines, report against these and to revise them from time-to-time in accordance with legislative changes.
• To respond to environmental incidents and emergencies by undertaking additional sampling and analysis as required.
• To maintain in a methodical, efficient and up-to-date state, the GIS database and filing system, ensuring that all items are correctly logged and cross-referenced and that the data is inputted in the manner laid down in the operating manual.
• To have a good working knowledge of marine related laws, to be conversant with the Health and Safety at Work and other such legislation as are appropriate to the working environment.
• To assist the Environment Manager with environmental awareness training and public engagement activities as and when required.
• To update managers on changes in environmental legislation which are relevant to their responsibilities and activities in order to ensure compliance with statutory environmental requirements and best practice.
• To ensure that all personnel working with the post-holder carry out their duties safely, reliably and efficiently.
• To prepare reports and publications as directed.
• To assess and write risk assessments.


Skills and Experience
• BSc in Environmental, Marine Environmental or Science Discipline.
• Field and practical experience in environmental monitoring
• To be familiar with and have knowledge of marine environmental management and monitoring techniques.
• To have an understanding of the relationships between species, ecosystems, habitats and the natural and anthropogenic causes and influences on them.
• General computer skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work near/on the water and on floating craft.
• Ability to communicate easily and with confidence.
• Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct statistical analysis for reporting
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Full UK Driving Licence