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Acre Resources specializes in environmental management, EMS and environmental audit recruitment. We have a variety of opportunities for people with expertise in EMS, including ISO14001, due diligence
and environmental economics.

Environmental Manager

London | Up to £40,000 plus car and benefits

My Client, a leading house builder in the South East, has engaged my services to identify and recruit a suitable Environment Manager. They will lead and deliver the group’s sustainability strategy with regard to both the strategic and operational elements of their offices and sites throughout the country.

The successful individual will need to have experience of environmental management and sustainability in the building sector as well as:

  • A detailed knowledge of BREEAM, Ecohomes and Code for Sustainable Homes
  • A thorough understanding of relevant environmental legislation and policies

This is an opportunity for someone looking to develop in the role and identify opportunities environmental management can provide. The successful Candidate will need:

  • Construction and/or house building experience
  • Be at home on site as well as in the office
  • Experience of EMS and auditing
  • Experience of delivering training to a varied workforce

The Client is looking to progress the right Candidate very quickly. Please call Andrew Tew in the first instance on 020 3005 4696 or forward your CV for consideration in confidence.

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Recruitment Consultant – Energy, Waste & Recycling

UK - London | £ dependent on experience

Acre is a world renowned sustainability recruitment firm. Since 2003 we have built an unsurpassed reputation and placed hundreds of talented sustainability professionals into their careers, many of them amongst the most influential leaders in the space.

We are now looking to hire an experienced recruitment consultant to help expand our energy, waste and recycling team. You will be joining an already successful desk and will play a fundamental role in developing Acre’s offering.

Within this role you will:

  • Work proactively to develop business with new and existing clients
  • Network and source suitable candidates
  • Attend regular client meetings
  • Contribute to Acre’s brand and reputation

You will:

  • Be entrepreneurial and hands on
  • Have previous sales and new business development experience in a recruitment role
  • Have an interest or passion for sustainability, and climate and energy issues (although a background is not essential)
  • Relish the opportunity to develop business and succeed in a sales based role

If you would like more information please send your CV with a short cover letter to beth.mitchell@acre-resources.com or apply here

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Recruitment Consultant – Contract Division

UK - London | £ dependent on experience

Acre is a world renowned sustainability recruitment firm. Since 2003 we have built an unsurpassed reputation and placed hundreds of talented sustainability professionals into their careers, many of them amongst the most influential leaders in the space.

We are now looking to hire a contract recruitment specialist to help expand our contractor and interim management offering. You will be joining us at an early stage within this particular business stream, and will play a fundamental role in developing Acre’s contractor services offering.

Within this role you will:

  • Work proactively to develop business with new and existing clients
  • Network and source suitable candidates
  • Attend regular client meetings
  • Contribute to Acre’s brand and reputation

You will:

  • Be entrepreneurial and hands on
  • Have extensive experience in interim or contract recruitment
  • Have expertise in current UK legislation in relation to non-permanent recruitment
  • Have an in-depth understanding of administrating non-permanent assignments
  • Have an interest or passion for sustainability, and climate and energy issues (although a background is not essential)
  • Relish the opportunity to develop business and succeed in a sales based role

If you would like more information please send your CV with a short cover letter to beth.mitchell@acre-resources.com or apply here

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Environment Manager UK

UK - Flexible | £ Excellent

We have been engaged by our Client, a global IT services, outsourcing and consulting company with in excess of 90,000 employees, to identify an exceptional UK Environmental Manager to implement and monitor operational activities in regard to the company’s environmental performance.

The Client’s Environment and Sustainability programmes are at the forefront of what they do. They understand that it offers an opportunity to improve efficiency, lower costs and create commercial opportunities.

The UK Environmental Manager will be responsible for;

  • Ensuring the UK business complies with all relevant environmental legislation
  • Understanding how the EMS can drive improvement, reporting to and influencing senior UK executives
  • Making a real difference to the companies environmental performance and reputation

The successful individual will have a solid knowledge of ISO14001 and EMS and will be comfortable with presenting to and engaging stakeholders right up to board level. Exceptional individuals will have;

  • A understanding of IT and technology issues
  • Experience of implement/audit of EMAS

This is an extremely rare opportunity to take a lead Environmental role in a leading, global organisation that understands and values the importance of Environmental impacts on its business. The UK business is taking the lead, which is of much interest to other global centres, offering a genuine opportunity to be at the forefront of development.

Please contact Andrew Tew in the first instance on; 020 3008 4696 or apply here

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Head of Health and Safety Consultancy

UK based | Six Figure Salary

A UK PLC with over 120,000 current business customers and a turnover in excess of £300 million is currently embarking upon a major expansion project. Their goal is to become the global leader in health and safety consultancy. This fully funded venture has board backing and is seen as the next step in the evolution of the organisation to be a true service provider.

Our client is now seeking an entrepreneurial senior figure within health and safety consultancy to drive forward this initiative.

The role will initially involve conducting feasibility studies and business planning over a six month period; mapping out the progression of the business.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Networking within the organisation to asses where potential opportunities can be exploited
  • Mapping the market for potential acquisition opportunities
  • Assessing the current conditions and evaluating the fastest route to market
  • Utilising existing client networks to win and begin delivery of initial projects

This position is a unique opportunity to launch and build an international health and safety consultancy from the ground up; the successful candidate will have:

  • Senior leadership experience within an health and safety consultancy
  • Commercial skills with an entrepreneurial flair to identify and take advantage of opportunities
  • A large client base at senior level ideally connected to the construction or infrastructure sector
  • A proven technical background within health and safety consultancy

An acquisitions or start up background will be beneficial.

This will be a demanding role, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to think on your feet is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to logically explain positions and decisions throughout the contract.

This is initially a six month contract with the expectation then becoming permanent.

Contact James Irwin on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here.

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Head of Waste Consultancy

UK based | Six Figure Salary

A UK PLC with over 120,000 current business customers and a turnover in excess of £300 million is currently embarking upon a major expansion project. Their goal is to become the global leader in waste consultancy. This fully funded venture has board backing and is seen as the next step in the evolution of the organisation to be a true service provider.

Our client is now seeking an entrepreneurial senior figure within waste consultancy to drive forward this initiative.

The role will initially involve conducting feasibility studies and business planning over a six month period; mapping out the progression of the business. Responsibilities will include:

  • Networking within the organisation to asses where potential opportunities can be exploited
  • Mapping the market for potential acquisition opportunities
  • Assessing the current conditions and evaluating the fastest route to market
  • Utilising existing client networks to win and begin delivery of initial projects

This position is a unique opportunity to launch and build an international waste consultancy from the ground up; the successful candidate will have:

  • Senior leadership experience within a waste consultancy
  • Commercial skills with an entrepreneurial flair to identify and take advantage of opportunities
  • A large client base at senior level ideally connected to the construction or infrastructure sector
  • A proven technical background within waste

An acquisitions or start up background will be beneficial.

This will be a demanding role, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to think on your feet is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to logically explain positions and decisions throughout the contract.

This is initially a six month contract with the expectation then becoming permanent.

Contact James Irwin on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here. Ref 2717

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Head of Environmental Consultancy

UK based | Six Figure Salary

A UK PLC with over 120,000 current business customers and a turnover in excess of £300 million is currently embarking upon a major expansion project. Their goal is to become the global leader in environmental consultancy. This fully funded venture has board backing and is seen as the next step in the evolution of the organisation to be a true service provider.

Our client is now seeking an entrepreneurial senior figure within environmental consultancy to drive forward this initiative.

The role will initially involve conducting feasibility studies and business planning over a six month period; mapping out the progression of the business. Responsibilities will include:

  • Networking within the organisation to asses where potential opportunities can be exploited
  • Mapping the market for potential acquisition opportunities
  • Assessing the current conditions and evaluating the fastest route to market
  • Utilising existing client networks to win and begin delivery of initial projects

This position is a unique opportunity to launch and build an international environmental consultancy from the ground up; the successful candidate will have:

  • Senior leadership experience within a environmental consultancy
  • Commercial skills with an entrepreneurial flair to identify and take advantage of opportunities
  • A large client base at senior level ideally connected to the construction or infrastructure sector
  • A proven technical background within an environmental discipline

An acquisitions or start up background will be beneficial.

This will be a demanding role, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to think on your feet is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to logically explain positions and decisions throughout the contract.

This is initially a six month contract with the expectation then becoming permanent.

Contact James Irwin on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here.

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Environmental Fate Modeller (1-2 year contract)

UK - Berkshire | £30,000- £35,000

A global agribusiness committed to sustainability is looking for an Ecological Modeller to join their Environmental Research department. Employing over 20,000 people in 90 countries this organisation has grown to become the leading provider of seeds and crop protection products around the world.

Joining a growing and well established team you will be providing environmental modelling expertise to help assess the impacts of agrochemicals on the environment. Working on international projects, your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering high quality risk assessment reports for clients
  • Contributing to the development of government funded research and consultancy opportunities
  • Marketing the consultancy’s services to new clients, whilst maintaining and building the consultancy’s reputation by attending conferences and face-to-face meetings

The ideal candidates will have an MSc (or equivalent) in an environmental or scientific discipline, and will have experience in environmental fate and exposure modelling. You will also have:

  • A familiarity in mathematical data analysis, modelling principles and report writing
  • A proven track record of building strong working relationships within a professional setting
  • The ability to work on various projects at any one time
  • The expertise in providing innovative solutions to regulatory problems

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional looking to utilise their expertise in an exciting sector. Offering a diverse range of projects to work on, you will quickly develop across various industries and become a real expert within the field.

To discuss this opportunity further please contact Joseph Huntley on 0203 170 8044.

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Recruitment Consultant

Acre HQ | London | £24,000 + OTE + Benefits

Acre has been established as the market leader in green recruitment since 2003. We have built an unsurpassed reputation and placed hundreds of talented sustainability professionals into their careers, many of them amongst the most influential leaders in the space.

As a Recruitment Consultant at Acre, you will help develop business within the green space, working with a variety of companies to search out the best people for their requirements.

We are looking to hire an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our team in London. At this level we’d be interested in passionate individuals with demonstrable ability, experience and success in:

  • Business development and sales within a recruitment environment
  • Communicating professionally with clients and candidates
  • Managing and delivering the full recruitment process
  • Attending and presenting at client meetings
  • Establishing a network of industry contacts
  • Achieving financial targets

You will be able to develop your knowledge of this exciting and globally important area within a commercial environment, and will be given full support to grow your career in recruitment.

Skills and qualifications required:

  • Educated to degree (or equivalent) level
  • Previous recruitment experience
  • Confident user of Microsoft office, recruitment software systems, and online job boards

Commercial experience within the environment, energy, sustainability / CSR sector will be highly beneficial; a passion for this sector is essential.

For more information and to apply for this opportunity please submit your cover letter and CV here.

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Commercial Manager - Health and Safety

UK - London | £40,000 plus £10,000 Bonus

A provider of workplace risk solutions is looking for a Health and Safety Commercial Manager to join their sucessful consultancy.

Providing a comprehensive range of professional, support and software services in the areas of risk management, health and safety and the built environment; this organisation has seen impressive growth and have become one of the leading HSE and Risk Consultancies in the UK.

Joining an exciting and growing department you will be responsible for managing an extensive portfolio of blue chip companies, retaining and developing client relationship whilst generating sales and revenue streams. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing HSE and Risk Solutions to new and established clients, maintaining strong client contact
  • Interacting with the New Business Team ensuring smooth client account management handover
  • Working closely with the Consultancy Team, providing bespoke services.
  • Creating and monitoring safety plans whilst actively seeking to increase services and revenue.

The ideal applicant will have a Degree (or equivalent) in Health and Safety and will be CMIOSH qualified. Importantly you will have proven In House or Consultancy experience in the Health and Safety arena. You will also have:

  • Strong understanding in maintaining and developing productive client relationships
  • A positive approach to research, analysing new business opportunities
  • The ability to provide bespoke services whilst identifying clients key business objectives
  • Excellent communication, strong listening and questioning skills

Offering an excellent benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity for an influential, enterprising and results driven Health and Safety professional. If you are interested in this position then please click apply below alternatively contact me on 0203 170 8044.

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