16 Environmental Ngos jobs in the United Kingdom

Environmental Specialist.
Redditch.
Up to £32,000 per annum DOE.
Monday to Friday 08:30–17:00.

Are you passionate about the environment and sustainability? Do you want to make a tangible difference in how a company manages its environmental impact? We are looking for an Environmental Specialist to join our client’s team and play a key role in supporting and developing their Environmental Management System, driving legal compliance, and promoting best practices across site.
 
What’s In It For You:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Attendance bonus.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Key Responsibilities Of The Environmental Specialist:

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and development of the site’s EMS.
• Assist in achieving and maintaining ISO 14001 accreditation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK environmental legislation, including waste management, emissions, energy usage, and chemical handling.
• Monitor, analyse, and report environmental performance metrics (e.g., energy use, emissions, recycling, and waste).
• Coordinate and support environmental audits and inspections, including managing corrective actions.
• Act as the key liaison with external regulatory bodies.
• Deliver training and provide guidance on environmental practices across the business.
• Contribute to sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and submit required environmental reports.
• Investigate environmental incidents and assist with root cause analysis and preventative actions.
• Conduct regular waste management reviews to improve recovery, recyclability, and reusability. 

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience or strong knowledge in environmental compliance, waste recovery, recyclability, and reusability.
• Familiar with UK environmental legislation.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Able to work flexibly, supporting a 24/7 operational environment.
• A proactive and collaborative team player with a passion for sustainability.

Get in touch with Justin Norley at Stirling Warrington to discuss further.

Environmental Specialist.
Redditch.
Up to £32,000 per annum DOE.
Monday to Friday 08:3017:00.

Are you passionate about the environment and sustainability? Do you want to make a tangible difference in how a company manages its environmental impact? We are looking for an Environmental Specialist to join our clients team and play a key role in supporting and developing their Environmental Management S.

Duties include:

• Support Environmental Compliance: Assist with daily environmental and sustainability tasks, ensuring adherence to regulations and project requirements.
• Deliver Training and Briefings: Conduct toolbox talks and training sessions on environmental, sustainability, and carbon-related topics for site personnel.
• Monitor and Report Performance: Track and report on sustainability metrics such as carbon emissions, waste, and energy use to support decision-making.
• Conduct Site Inspections and Monitoring: Perform regular inspections and assist with monitoring water, waste, air quality, and BREEAM infrastructure compliance.
• Maintain Project Documentation: Keep environmental and sustainability plans updated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with environmental managers, engineers, and design teams to integrate sustainable practices and meet project KPIs.

Requirements:

• 0 - 2 years of experience.
• Environmental Science, Engineering or similar degree.
• Experienced with MS Office and similar tools.

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OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Senior Environmental Analyst- Marine Specialist

Reference number: 417066

Salary: £41,220 - £5,400

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract type: Fixed term

Secondment

Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Location: Northern Ireland, West Midlands (England)

Job summary

Do you have a strong understanding of marine science, or policy and regulation frameworks across the United Kingdom?

Can you synthesise complex scientific, policy, and regulatory research to develop clear, actionable plans?

Can you summarise that information into clear, accessible reports for Ministers, Parliament and the public?

If so, then we want to hear from you.

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) mission is to protect and improve the natural environment. Established by the Environment Act 2021, our role is to hold government and public bodies in England and Northern Ireland to account. We do this in several ways including reporting on progress towards environmental commitments, advising on changes to environmental laws and receiving complaints from the public, which can lead to us investigations and taking enforcement action.

This role is based within the OEP's Insights Directorate which leads on progressing our strategic objective of holding governments to account for delivery of environmental goals and targets, in accordance with Environmental Improvement Plans.

With a total staff of just over 90, we are a dynamic, friendly and flexible organisation covering both England, Northern Ireland, and environmental matters reserved to the UK government. We offer flexible working arrangements, including part time and job share arrangements, high profile, dynamic work and the chance to have an impact on improving the state of the environment.

To find out more about the OEP, what we do, who we are and our current work, visit the OEP website

The OEP is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra in England and DAERA in Northern Ireland which means it operates independently from Defra. Our employees are public servants and as part of the benefits package, employees have the opportunity to enrol in the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

Job description

We are looking for an individual to work within and support our marine programme. Our work in the marine environment focuses on holding government to account on the implementation of environmental law concerned with tackling key drivers of marine ecosystem degradation in England and Northern Ireland.

So far, we have reviewed the drivers and pressures affecting the UK marine environment, undertaken evidence assessments of topics including aquaculture, bycatch, marine protected areas, and underwater noise. Reports are available on the  OEP's website. We are also evaluating the achievability of Good Environmental Status (GES), and investigating Defra's duty to achieve GES in the marine environment. For more information see the OEP's website.

In the coming months, we plan to:

• Synthesise evidence reports to inform the development of clear, strategic next steps for the marine programme.

• Develop and enhance the marine evidence base to support Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) reporting in England and Northern Ireland.

Key areas we expect the role-holder will support include:

• Translation of science and regulatory analysis into policy relevant recommendations. 

• Engagement, collaboration and management of relationships with experts, stakeholders from a wide range of disciplines.

• Support wider specialist functions such as providing advice to government and analytical support towards the monitoring of environmental law, reviewing complaints and when undertaking investigations.

This role will provide technical and scientific support across these activities as needed.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £41,220, Off e for Environmental Protection contributes 1,941 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

Leave and Flexible Working

The OEP offers 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days over 5 years for all new entrants.

Additional paid leave is available where necessary to cater for a variety of situations including, but not limited to, family-related leave, volunteering days, exam and study leave, public duties and trade union activities. In addition, we offer a generous enhanced maternity leave, parental leave and shared parental leave policy.

The OEP is supportive of flexible working and has a flexible working policy to allow for variations in individuals working hours where this is compatible with business need.

Staff Wellbeing

Staff wellbeing is extremely important and the OEP strives to provide access to numerous resources to aid the wellbeing of its employees. Current initiatives include: 

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free and confidential 24/7 telephone advice and guidance to support employees with both personal and employment issues. This may include personal wellbeing, career development or legal matters such as landlord / tenant disputes.

• Access to an Occupational Health Service to provide a range of support service to help with the way you feel at work.

• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders and wider Defra Group mental health first aid network and resources.

• Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness, meditation and sleep app.

• Access to a Financial Wellbeing Portal.

• Free eye tests and a contribution to glasses/ lenses if required for VDU use.

Salary Sacrifice, Discounts and SmartTech Benefits

All employees have access to the STaR, Reward Gateway an online platform providing access to hundreds of discounts, offers and cashback options with well-known retailers. They offer a SmartTech scheme, a Cash Healthcare plan and numerous other benefits and services.

Criminal Record Check 

In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service or Access NI on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact

OEP Recruitment

Email:

Recruitment team

Email:

Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 10 August 2025.

OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Senior Environmental Analyst- Marine Specialist

Reference number: 417066

Salary: £41,220 - £5,400

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract type: Fixed term

Secondment

Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Location: Northern Ireland, West Midlands (England)

Job summary

Do you have a strong understanding of marine science, or policy and regulation frameworks across the United Kingdom?

Can you synthesise complex scientific, policy, and regulatory research to develop clear, actionable plans?

Can you summarise that information into clear, accessible reports for Ministers, Parliament and the public?

If so, then we want to hear from you.

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) mission is to protect and improve the natural environment. Established by the Environment Act 2021, our role is to hold government and public bodies in England and Northern Ireland to account. We do this in several ways including reporting on progress towards environmental commitments, advising on changes to environmental laws and receiving complaints from the public, which can lead to us investigations and taking enforcement action.

This role is based within the OEP's Insights Directorate which leads on progressing our strategic objective of holding governments to account for delivery of environmental goals and targets, in accordance with Environmental Improvement Plans.

With a total staff of just over 90, we are a dynamic, friendly and flexible organisation covering both England, Northern Ireland, and environmental matters reserved to the UK government. We offer flexible working arrangements, including part time and job share arrangements, high profile, dynamic work and the chance to have an impact on improving the state of the environment.

To find out more about the OEP, what we do, who we are and our current work, visit the OEP website

The OEP is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra in England and DAERA in Northern Ireland which means it operates independently from Defra. Our employees are public servants and as part of the benefits package, employees have the opportunity to enrol in the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

Job description

We are looking for an individual to work within and support our marine programme. Our work in the marine environment focuses on holding government to account on the implementation of environmental law concerned with tackling key drivers of marine ecosystem degradation in England and Northern Ireland.

So far, we have reviewed the drivers and pressures affecting the UK marine environment, undertaken evidence assessments of topics including aquaculture, bycatch, marine protected areas, and underwater noise. Reports are available on the  OEP's website. We are also evaluating the achievability of Good Environmental Status (GES), and investigating Defra's duty to achieve GES in the marine environment. For more information see the OEP's website.

In the coming months, we plan to:

• Synthesise evidence reports to inform the development of clear, strategic next steps for the marine programme.

• Develop and enhance the marine evidence base to support Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) reporting in England and Northern Ireland.

Key areas we expect the role-holder will support include:

• Translation of science and regulatory analysis into policy relevant recommendations. 

• Engagement, collaboration and management of relationships with experts, stakeholders from a wide range of disciplines.

• Support wider specialist functions such as providing advice to government and analytical support towards the monitoring of environmental law, reviewing complaints and when undertaking investigations.

This role will provide technical and scientific support across these activities as needed.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £41,220, Off e for Environmental Protection contributes 1,941 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

Leave and Flexible Working

The OEP offers 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days over 5 years for all new entrants.

Additional paid leave is available where necessary to cater for a variety of situations including, but not limited to, family-related leave, volunteering days, exam and study leave, public duties and trade union activities. In addition, we offer a generous enhanced maternity leave, parental leave and shared parental leave policy.

The OEP is supportive of flexible working and has a flexible working policy to allow for variations in individuals working hours where this is compatible with business need.

Staff Wellbeing

Staff wellbeing is extremely important and the OEP strives to provide access to numerous resources to aid the wellbeing of its employees. Current initiatives include: 

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free and confidential 24/7 telephone advice and guidance to support employees with both personal and employment issues. This may include personal wellbeing, career development or legal matters such as landlord / tenant disputes.

• Access to an Occupational Health Service to provide a range of support service to help with the way you feel at work.

• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders and wider Defra Group mental health first aid network and resources.

• Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness, meditation and sleep app.

• Access to a Financial Wellbeing Portal.

• Free eye tests and a contribution to glasses/ lenses if required for VDU use.

Salary Sacrifice, Discounts and SmartTech Benefits

All employees have access to the STaR, Reward Gateway an online platform providing access to hundreds of discounts, offers and cashback options with well-known retailers. They offer a SmartTech scheme, a Cash Healthcare plan and numerous other benefits and services.

Criminal Record Check 

In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service or Access NI on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact

OEP Recruitment

Email:

Recruitment team

Email:

Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 10 August 2025.