Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Manager with expertise in environmental compliance, permitting, and environmental assessments, who can also contribute to health and safety initiatives. This important role will:
• Develop and enhance the environmental management system tailored to the Nature Reserve.
• Conduct environmental reviews for land-use permits and development applications to ensure alignment with nature conservation goals.
• Implement and manage the health and safety system to safeguard staff, rangers, contractors, and all operations.
• Collaborate closely with the compliance team to integrate their activities into centralized systems effectively.
Together, these responsibilities will form a comprehensive Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) framework, uniquely designed to address the challenges of managing a Nature Reserve that spans both terrestrial and marine environments. This role is essential to the successful activation and long-term management of the client’s Nature Reserve.
Key Activities
Environmental Management and Health & Safety
- Develop and refine the environmental management system for the Nature Reserve, ensuring it meets the unique requirements of terrestrial and marine environments.
- Conduct thorough environmental reviews of land-use permits and development applications, ensuring alignment with conservation priorities.
- Implement and oversee a health and safety system that safeguards staff, rangers, contractors, and all operational activities.
- Collaborate with the compliance team to ensure their activities are effectively integrated into centralized systems, fostering streamlined operations.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with environmental and health and safety regulations, promoting a culture of stewardship and responsibility.
- Perform regular risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for activities across the reserve.
- Provide training and capacity-building opportunities (e.g. training schedule) for staff, rangers, and contractors to ensure compliance and foster a strong safety culture.
- Conduct audits of the HSSE system to ensure it remains effective, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Respond to incidents by investigating root causes and implementing preventative measures.
Environmental Permitting and Assessments
- Support and lead environmental impact assessments for Nature Reserve projects, such as trails, campsites, and conservation infrastructure.
- Evaluate and manage permit applications for commercial and research activities, ensuring compliance with conservation and operational standards.
- Review research proposals to ensure alignment with the Nature Reserve's goals and priorities.
- Liaise with operational teams to implement best practices in sustainable tourism, visitor management, and resource use.
- Coordinate with relevant authorities to acquire required permits, including MOMRAH and municipal approvals.
- Track and manage the Land Use Permit (LUP) process, engaging with stakeholders and maintaining accurate records.
