Nadiya Seeloch
West Midlands
Summary
Adaptable and knowledgeable professional in environmental sustainability trends and their implications, policy and legislation and ISO management system frameworks. Proven track record in assessing environmental risks, identifying areas to monitor performance and recommending improvements including innovation. Adept at collaborating with cross functional internal teams to ensure alignment with environmental management goals and cohesive delivery. Skilled at conducting review processes, embedding environmental aspects into operations and analysing data to drive performance. Committed to creating a culture of sustainability .
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Specialist
Severn Trent Water
01.2016 - 08.2025
- Company Overview: Customer Operations - WQE
- Lead and advocate for environmental sustainability providing guidance and advice to operations and business functions.
- Improved our environmental sustainability position in the water sector and our national ratings/position through continued ISO 14001 certification.
- Managed the EMS for Waste Water Recycling, STC Head Office, Excavated Highway Waste and Bioresources.
- Worked with Group Commercial and Sustainability to set environmental standards and assess suppliers through the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Request For Proposal (RFP) tenders/contract renewals.
- Identified and evaluated risks and opportunities using a life cycle approach.
- Consulted on control measures required to manage risks and encourage opportunities.
- Incorporated changes in waste legislation and permit requirements into the EMS audit checklist.
- Managed EMS compliance obligations register and supported the Licence to Operate assessment process to assure Regulators and the Board.
- Created a new digital environmental e-learning package and classroom-based training to meet legal compliance, fulfil competency requirements, and create a positive environmental sustainability culture.
- Collaborating to embed Climate Change Adaptation into Bioresources operations using the EMS framework.
- Collaborating to embed biodiversity related legislation to achieve the biodiversity scheme, a WINEP commitment.
- Delivered EMS audit programmes to evaluate compliance, identify non-conformance/good practice and recommend actions to reduce negative impacts for continual improvement.
- Attended the IMS Water UK Forum to provide an update on EMS, learn and share best practice.
- Communicated environmental information using various methods including Power BI dashboards to strategic leads, business leads, operations, regional and cross functional teams to drive performance.
- Coached, trained and inspired new staff with environmental roles in my team and the business to perform at high standards.
- Customer Operations - WQE
Environmental Advisor/Standards Specialist
Severn Trent Water
10.2011 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Waste Water Non Infra/Chief Engineer
- Lead advisor on environmental standards and ensuring compliance.
- Extended the scope of the ISO 14001 certification to all excavated highway waste depots to reduce risk and raise standards.
- Incorporated changes with Environmental Permitting Regulations into the EMS processes.
- Developed and managed environmental reporting through (Airsweb) safety net and 123 survey.
- Transitioned the EMS to the revised 2015 version of ISO 14001 standard.
- Developed Waterpedia for storing company documents as a team.
- Integrated the environment and quality management systems.
- Mentored and supported team members, and new environmental sustainability professionals in the business.
- Conducted workshops and classroom based training to educate and upskill teams in the business on waste, pollution prevention, spillage response and changes in legislation.
- Communicated EMS performance and analysis to senior management.
- Collaborated with one supply chain contractors to align standards, disseminate best practice and learn lessons.
- Waste Water Non Infra/Chief Engineer
Environmental Business Services (EBS) Advisor
Groundwork West Midlands
04.2004 - 10.2011
- Successfully maintained continued registration of the Groundwork Black Country Trust ISO 14001:2004 certification.
- Delivered the ‘Bridge it’ and ‘Resource Efficiency (BREW)’ funded programme to help organisations in the West Midlands reduce their carbon footprint and become more efficient and resilient.
- Conducted energy, waste and resource efficiency baseline reviews.
- Recommended low carbon solutions.
- Collected performance metrics on resource usage and calculated carbon footprint using the Carbon Trust CO2 footprint calculator.
- Built up a vast network of partners including environmental regulators, non-governmental organisations, not for profit organisations, business groups and government to support organisations toward their environmental goals.
- Delivered environmental consultancy to the public, manufacturing and construction sectors to help them improve their environmental performance and become more efficient and resilient.
- Undertook research, produced reports and literature to assist organisations toward their environmental goals.
- Promoted environmental sustainability awareness and best practice through seminars, ISEP and CIWEM approved courses and public events.
- Produced and delivered tailored courses on sustainability, environmental management, legislation, pollution prevention, spillage response, sustainable materials/techniques, and environmental auditing.
Sustainability Researcher
Cambridgeshire Community Reuse Recycling Network
12.2003 - 08.2005
- Empowered the local community to make more sustainable choices and contribute to a circular economy by organising and structuring a resource that lists places and options for recycling and reusing various items.
Wetland Conservation Volunteer
London Wildfowl and Wetland Trust (WWT)
10.2003 - 12.2003
- Welcomed and inspired visitors to learn more about wetlands.
- Navigated activities, events, sightings and developments on offer.
- Promoted membership.
Education
M.Sc. - Natural Resource Management
University of West Indies Mona
B.Sc. - Zoology and Botany
University of West Indies
Skills
- Environmental sustainability policy and legislation
- Technical writing
- Leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Environment and Quality Management standards ISO 14001, ISO 9001
- Auditing and assurance
- Training development and delivery
- Teamwork
- Project management
- Carbon Management
Accomplishments
- Created a new digital environmental e-learning package which could be tracked, reported and accessed by all ST staff.
- Created a new biosecurity e-Learning module to achieve a WINEP commitment.
Affiliations
- Art, travelling, yoga
Courses
2022 APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
2021 IEMA Certified Carbon Management Training
2018 IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers
Timeline
Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Specialist
Severn Trent Water
01.2016 - 08.2025
Environmental Advisor/Standards Specialist
Severn Trent Water
10.2011 - 01.2016
Environmental Business Services (EBS) Advisor
Groundwork West Midlands
04.2004 - 10.2011
Sustainability Researcher
Cambridgeshire Community Reuse Recycling Network
12.2003 - 08.2005
Wetland Conservation Volunteer
London Wildfowl and Wetland Trust (WWT)
10.2003 - 12.2003
B.Sc. - Zoology and Botany
University of West Indies
M.Sc. - Natural Resource Management
University of West Indies Mona
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