Sustainability Coordinator

Sustainability Coordinator

Location:

Gainsborough (on site)

Salary: £45k & £6k car allowance

Benjamin Edwards are currently recruiting for a Sustainability Coordinator for an exciting business in Gainsborough. The ideal person will be a data driven sustainability professional responsible for ensuring full organisational compliance with ISCC and RHI accreditation requirements, as well as relevant ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, 14001, 50001). As Sustainability Coordinator, you will manage internal and external audits, implement corrective actions, and maintain up-to-date documentation and processes to uphold sustainability, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role of Sustainability Coordinator

Collect sustainability documentation (mass balance, GHG)
Perform GHG emissions calculation (feedstock to output)
Maintain traceability & mass balance system
Undertake planned internal audit prior to ISCC audit
Undertake risk assessment & site compliance (safety, environmental controls)
Staff training for ISCC requirements
Prepare audit package for external auditor
Host and support annual ISCC external audit
Implement a corrective action plan after ISCC external audits
Manage the submission of documents to ISCC
Ensuring fuel sustainability compliance
Submitting periodic sustainability reports to key stakeholders for submission to OFGEM
Maintaining fuel records and supplier documentation
Verifying GHG emission savings
Ensuring ongoing eligibility requirements are met
Collect feedstock data & sustainability evidence
Maintain Fuel Measurement & Sampling (FMSQ) records
Prepare Annual Sustainability Report
Manage annual sustainability audit – ISAR
Maintain calibration certificates & metering compliance
Internal verification & data quality checks (Int Audit)
Policy/Regulation updates tracking & implementation
Deliver inhouse RHI training to new starter and refresher for key stakeholders
Manage and maintain meter reading data for production, injection, CV
Maintain/verify meter calibration records
Compile feedstock & sustainability evidence (wastes, crops, chain-of-custody)
Perform mass-balance & GHG intensity calc (as applicable/label fields)
Internal data QA & sign-off checklist
Maintain evidence pack & audit trail (data, contracts, statements)
Maintain business continuity & timeline (expiry, rollover, customer deadlines)
Oversee collection, validation, and analysis of sustainability and energy data across multiple Food Waste AD sites
Prepare accurate and timely sustainability reports for regulators, auditors, and internal management
Support preparation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics and carbon footprint calculations
Implement systems and controls to ensure data integrity and traceability for audits
Act as the company’s primary contact for sustainability, ISCC, and RHI audits
Lead pre-audit preparation, site visits, evidence gathering, and post-audit corrective action tracking
Ensure feedstock suppliers meet sustainability and traceability standards, conducting supplier audits as required
Maintain awareness of all relevant sustainability legislation, certification updates, and Ofgem/ISCC guidance
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance compliance efficiency and sustainability performance
Work collaboratively with Operations, Commercial, and Compliance teams to align sustainability goals with business objectives
Support training and awareness sessions on sustainability, certification, and renewable energy compliance
The ideal candidate for the role of Sustainability Coordinator

Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, or related discipline
ISCC training or auditor experience desirable
Knowledge of UK Environmental Permitting, Waste Framework Directive, and Bioenergy regulations advantageous
Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and related management systems preferred
Proven experience in a sustainability, compliance, or certification role within the anaerobic digestion, biogas, renewable energy, or waste management sectors
Strong understanding of ISCC certification, RED II sustainability criteria, and RHI (or post-RHI schemes)
Experience preparing for and managing third-party audits (e.g., ISCC, Ofgem)
Strong understanding of carbon accounting, GHG emissions calculations, renewable energy compliance frameworks, sustainability frameworks, GHG calculations, and supply chain traceability
To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply