Senior Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Consultant

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Consultant to work within the Environment Group. You will primarily work from home (in the UK) in the short term, unless this is unavailable to you. You will be provided with all IT equipment and software/services require to facilitate your efficient home working. Long term arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate – we are a flexible employer and are willing to consider any arrangement that is desirable to you.

A positive place to work, Mabbett aims to implement the motto ‘See a Difference’ in everything that we do.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

This advertisement is an open call to the marketplace for a Senior Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Consultant to support key clients and to further develop the service area. Typical technical project areas are environmental management, quality management, health and safety management, energy management and business continuity.

 Skills and qualifications are described below. However, if your experience, business network and technical areas of expertise are such that you think you should be talking to us about your career development with Mabbett, please get in touch and make your case.

The successful candidate will work in a client-facing role with lead responsibilities for excellent project delivery, valued outcomes and great customer service. Our clients range from industrial manufacturing sites to construction sites to public sector and commercial businesses; projects range from strategic to operational and technical interventions.

Core technical project areas include:

• Management systems development and implementation (e.g. ISO 14001, 9001, 45001, 50001, 22301).
• Training delivery.
• Sustainability strategy development.

Additional technical project areas include:

• Circular economy and resource efficiency.
• Environmental legal compliance and permitting.
• Lean manufacturing and reducing waste in processes.
• Sustainable procurement.
• Chemical and waste management.
• Life cycle analysis.

Skills

• Auditing.
• Research.
• Organised, logical and structured; attention to detail.
• Communication and training delivery skills.
• Business acumen and awareness.
• Business development.
• Numeracy and data analysis.
• Coaching, training and facilitation.
• Creative thinking and ability to identify and drive new business opportunities and projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Professional software packages, including Excel.
• Language skills (English minimum).

The successful candidate will work within a supportive, friendly and driven team, contributing to meeting Team Mabbett targets.

The position may require travel (including occasional overnight stays) throughout Scotland, the U.K. and abroad depending on project requirements. Company pool cars are available for business travel – a valid driving licence is required, valid passport and photo ID is required for air travel. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and position requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Honours or Masters Degree in environmental management, environmental studies, business and environment, chemistry, waste, energy, quality management, manufacturing excellence, business management or a related subject.
• Membership (graduate, affiliate, associate or full) of a related professional institute e.g. IEMA, CQI.
• CEnv or working towards this professional registration is desired.
• Internal or lead auditor qualification(s).

Experience and competence (as related to the technical project areas listed above) in:

• Understanding business operations and how QHSE and sustainability issues impact on these operations.
• Effective task and project management.
• Communicating successfully with individuals at all levels.
• Professional services delivery and technical sales (desirable).
• Industrial experience is essential.

Personal Attributes

• Takes ownership.
• Desire and enthusiasm to be successful.
• Tenacious; a ‘self-starter’ with commercial awareness.
• Ability to motivate others to implement solutions and to drive sales.
• Adaptable and flexible.

About Mabbett

Mabbett is an Equal Opportunities Employer and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits programmes including contributary pension scheme, funded professional membership and one volunteer day each year. Mabbett supports career development to include active participation in membership of professional organisations and growth opportunities.

To Apply

For further information on this vacancy and/or to apply for this position in complete confidence, please submit a CV and Covering Letter (via ‘Apply for this Position’ above), identifying how your qualifications, experience and attributes match the job description above. Potential candidates are also requested to provide an indication of their salary expectations and confirm which Mabbett office(s) they would consider working from or home based, as applicable.