Environmental Lead

About your new company

NQC is a successful and growing software company specialising in supply chain risk management platforms. We’re in the ‘Tech for Good’ space, providing online web platforms which are in use by some of the largest organisations across a number of industries including the UK Government and the Automotive industry.

Based in central Manchester, NQC offers a supportive working atmosphere within a diverse team of people. We work on a hybrid model and regularly meet up outside of the office for team socials and company events. This is an opportunity to work on globally recognised technology solutions used by major brands throughout the world and become part of an exciting long term plan for sustainability, and a better future.

About your new role

The Environmental Lead will be a cornerstone of our Sustainability and Trade Compliance team, driving the development of NQC’s industry-leading supply chain due diligence products. You will bridge the gap between complex international environmental legislation and actionable supply chain data, helping our private-sector clients identify risks and improve their global environmental performance. 

Key Responsibilities

As an Environmental Lead, you are expected to undertake the following core responsibilities as part of your day to day activities:

• Regulatory Intelligence: Researching international legislation and converting complex environmental policy into strategic outcomes and assessment platform content.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analysing sustainability data to create campaign reports that identify geopolitical, legislative, and industry trends.
• Product Development: Maintaining and updating platform content to ensure it reflects the latest advancements in global strategy and best practices.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Acting as an internal and external spokesperson for environmental topics, ensuring industry standards are embedded into all materials.
• Staff Development: Delivering training and briefings to NQC staff to ensure company-wide alignment on environmental regulations.
• Ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will ideally meet these requirements:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related field.

• Specialised knowledge of key environmental regulations, including EUDR, EUBR, and CBAM. 
• Proven experience working in environmental supply chain due diligence.
• Strong research and data analysis skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise briefings for various audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize activities to maximize performance while working both independently and collaboratively.
• A genuine passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive change in global supply chains.

Key Competencies

• Is consistently motivated, committed and able to perform duties in all situations.
• Communicates and receives ideas, views and information to achieve understanding.
• Champions NQC’s values and consistently acts in a principled, open and conscientious manner, challenging unacceptable behaviour.
• Plans and prioritises activities and resources to maximise performance and minimise errors. 
• Thinks creatively and embraces opportunities for change. 
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams and acts as a team player while supporting colleagues.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy of 60% office-based

• 25 days holiday (Increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Learning & Development through Udemy platform
• 24/7 Access to a Virtual GP
• Life Assurance (4 x Salary after 6 months)
• YuLife - employee discounts and wellbeing platform
• Regular company socials & events