The Environmental and Social team (E&S team) is responsible for the implementation of UKEF’s environmental, social and human rights (ESHR) policy. The E&S team represents UK Export Finance and, where appropriate, the UK Government on ESHR issues relating to UKEF’s operations.
The E&S team currently consists of a team of eleven members of staff. We are now seeking to recruit at HEO grade due to organic growth and demand, following UKEF’s record volume of export support in the year 2020/2021, our continued focus on ESHR risks and opportunities, and our application of good international industry practice (GIIP) across pre-commitment due diligence and post-issue management.
Job description
The Environmental and Social (E&S) Adviser undertakes specific tasks relating to UKEF’s ESHR due diligence and monitoring processes which fall within the scope of the OECD Common Approaches and Equator Principles (as set out in UKEF’s ESHR Policy), and includes wider climate change review of other UKEF products. In addition, the E&S Adviser supports the E&S team in providing technical advice to the Business Group, the Strategy, Policy and Climate Change Directorate, and other teams in UKEF on ESHR matters, including on ESHR policy matters. The role also includes supporting UKEF’s involvement on ESHR international relations at the OCED Export Credit Group and with the Equator Principles Group.
Person specification
Further duties of the role can be found in the candidate information pack.
Qualifications
Degree/post graduate degree in engineering or environmental science, social sciences and/or practical experience in engineering or environmental science, social sciences.
To meet the National Security Vetting requirements for this role you will need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 out of the past 5 years. If you do not meet this requirement, you would not be eligible for SC clearance and therefore not eligible to apply for this role.
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