OCS is a commercial company providing professional FM Project Management Services including Security, Cleaning, and Aviation Sectors services across Ireland. Our clients range from major corporate enterprises to smaller private and public-sector enterprises; we work as a strategic partner to clients across a wide range of market sectors to deliver the highest standard of facilities management services.
We tailor our services to meet the unique demands of each client and help to achieve their corporate objectives. Our strategic partnership approach means we work as part of our clients’ team to deliver high quality, sustainable and essential facilities service and project solutions.
We are currently recruiting for an ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Advisor (UK & Ireland) based in North Dublin.
Role Overview:
This role covers the OCS Group in the UK & Ireland, reporting to the Environmental and Sustainability Manger (UK&I)
The ESG Advisor has responsibility for the ESG engagement process across the business and with customers. The role will require significant engagement with internal stakeholders (e.g Bid, Sales, Social Mobility, Communications teams) and external stakeholders (e.g Customers) to ensure all aspects of ESG bid input and customer engagement is best in class.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
Functional

• Manage and co-ordinate the ESG input for the bid and tendering process, working alongside multiple teams and divisions across the business to ensure ESG support is consistent. When required attend prospective customer meetings to present ESG solutions.
• Support and engage with customers on ESG requirements and initiatives – conducting customer site visits when required ( UK & Ireland).
• Update [PT1] and manage our central ESG content hub.
• Ensure ESG data is captured across our customer base and can be integrated to Group reporting.
• Conduct regular horizon scanning of upcoming regulations and initiatives related to ESG and the facilities management industry.
• Assist with the delivery of various ESG related reports, presentations and dashboards for customers and bid teams.
• Collation and coordination of ESG best practices across all division, working with marketing and communications teams to create case studies and collateral for the ESG content hub.
• Support operational team with the investigation of environmental incidents when required.
• Develop and deliver training material for operational teams on ESG topics.
• Support operational teams with conducting carbon impact assessments for their contracts.

General

• Avoid conflict of interests between personal interests and the interests of the UK & Ireland group.
• Exercise independent judgment, reasonable care, skill and diligence when carrying out their duties.
• Act in good faith and promote the long-term success of each company within the UK & Ireland group for the benefit of all members and wider stakeholders.
• Adhere to and promote the UK & Ireland group’s policies on equality & diversity, information security, health and safety and data protection in the performance of their duties and the management of the departmental function reporting into them.
• Support and promote the UK & Ireland group’s sustainability plans and policies, including the Carbon Management Plan, and carry out duties in a resource effective way, recognizing the shared responsibility of minimizing negative environmental impacts wherever possible.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Necessary

• At least 1-3 years of experience in ESG
• Good understanding and experience of bids/tenders
• Customer facing and presenting experience
• Excellent communicator, with proven stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at all levels.
• Drivers license

Desirable

• Experience within facilities management and/or construction industry
• Understanding of carbon and/or energy reporting
• Understanding of Social Value
• Applicants with qualifications in Sustainability/ESG/Social Value

Core Expectations:

• Show flexibility in working arrangements to ensure that a high level of service is delivered
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Have a positive and focused attitude when dealing with all colleagues
• Be able to take personal responsibility
• Have a flexible and positive attitude towards work
• Be keen to continuously improve own learning and development
• Support and embed the UK & Ireland group’s corporate values

Working Arrangements:

• Full time (37.5 hours per week) and such additional hours as are necessary for the proper fulfilment of the role, although would consider an element of flexible working.
• Office based with frequent travel to customer sites around the UK and Ireland, dependent on business needs. This role may require overnight stays.

We offer a wide range of support and benefits to our employees including:

• Free Online Doctor Consultations via Web-doctor
• Competitive Salary
• Contributory Pension after qualifying period
• 21 Days Annual Leave increasing with service to 26 Days
• Additional Annual Leave Day on your Birthday after 1 year service
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Staff Benefits/Discount Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and Development Opportunities

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Store discount
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Facilities Manager