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Sustainability Coordinator

Chelsom Ltd
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Company Background

Chelsom is a dynamic and market leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of decorative lighting to the global hospitality sector. We have been based in Blackpool for over 75 years and Chelsom’s reputation stands firm as one of the longest standing and well-established vendors in this specialist field. By having proven relationships for many years with major hotel groups, cruise ship operators, interior designers, architects, shipyards, contractors, and hospitality procurement groups, Chelsom has secured large scale projects with the biggest names in the industry from all around the world. Amongst our clients are Hilton, Disney Cruise Lines, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Center Parcs and Virgin Voyages.

We are enormously proud to have won two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in the International Trade category in both 2017 and 2020. As the UK’s highest official awards for British businesses, they come in recognition of our ever-increasing overseas sales presence. We have sales teams in Europe, USA, Asia, and The Middle East who service interior designers, hotel groups, cruise operators, shipyards, and other organisations around the world. Our global portfolio spans a multitude of countries with completed projects in Sydney, Hong Kong, Zurich, and Chicago to name a few.

Purpose

  • Chelsom are committed to an aggressive plan to achieve Net Zero Carbon status, working in partnership with Planet Mark.
  • Although Chelsom has an Environmental Committee in place, the demands on the business mean that a full-time role is being created to lead Chelsom’s efforts in becoming a more sustainable business.
  • Led by the Managing Director, there is a shared enthusiasm across the business to constantly drive change at Chelsom so that it can become a market leader in all aspects of environmental management.
  • Chelsom wish to implement a carbon base line framework as well as investigate environmental compliance across the business. There is a considerable amount of data gathering and management required across the business to satisfy all of the activities linked to environmental improvements.
  • Chelsom are committed to maintaining compliance with our extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations linked to packaging and waste streams which comes into effect in 2024.
  • The majority of Chelsom’s blue chip customers require regular audits and detailed information surrounding all aspects of Sustainability and this demands constant management and updating.
  • The Chelsom Board wants to create a fully proactive approach to Sustainability so that the business is forever moving forward in this challenging field.
  • This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful applicant where they will be exposed to exciting discussions with the top level management of our business as we as with key blue-chip clients worldwide.

Duties and Tasks

Primary Responsibilities

  • Management of all carbon exposure of the business and reporting on the same.
  • Lead discussions within the Environmental Committee which meets once a month.
  • Liaise with all management within the business to assess where efficiencies can be driven in all aspects of Environmental Management.
  • Drive environmental best practice.
  • Manage energy and the use of non- renewable fuel sources.
  • Introduce and manage environmental projects and initiatives.
  • Prepare reports for the senior management team.
  • Support the business development team in all environmental bids and tenders.
  • Co-ordinate any interfaces with the competent authorities in Environmental matters
  • Undertake environmental audits and inspections.
  • Work directly with the Environmental Committee and Managing Director
  • Work with Sales team and engage with our customers in hospitality and cruise, i.e., Marriott, Hilton, Accor, IHG, Carnival Cruises and Disney Cruise Lines.
  • Align future strategic objectives of the business to our key corporate clients.

Personal Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, carbon management and some creative thoughts / ideas on emission reduction.
  • Schooling or Higher Education qualifications within Environmental Management or the topic of Sustainability is preferred.
  • Competent in IT – All Microsoft packages
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Confident decision maker
  • Prepared to go the extra mile and working on positive outcomes for all parties.
  • Positive attitude to want to succeed for both you and the business.
  • Team player.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work to deadlines and be reactive to the business needs.

Benefits

  • 25 Days holiday plus all bank holidays – increases to 30 days holiday plus bank holidays with service
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Staff Discount on Products
  • Health and Well Being Scheme
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Technical & Electronic Scheme
  • Full training plan will be provided

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00 per year