Environmental Manager / Environmental Practive Manager

National Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the National Trust as an Environmental Manager to lead initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of our food and beverage operations. You will work collaboratively to develop innovative practices, ensuring sustainability while enhancing the visitor experience across our iconic locations. This role offers professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Pension contribution match up to 10%

EAP and health programs

Discounted gym memberships

Free entry to NT properties

20% discount in outlets

Up to 35% discount on holiday cottages

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental practices in food operations.
• Strong analytical skills for research and intelligence.
• Ability to implement innovative environmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Reduce environmental impact of food & beverage operations.
• Develop toolkits and frameworks for operational teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve Conservation Performance Index.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental practices

Understanding of innovations in environmental practice

Ability to commission research

Understanding of multi-site operations

Job description

Job Description

Environmental Manager / Environmental Practice Manager

Summary

We have exciting and ambitious plans for our future. We’re aiming to more than double the size of our food and beverage business by 2025 by investing in the development of our people, creating new food offers that appeal to our 26 million visitors each year, and improving the environments where we serve food.

To support this growth, we’re expanding our central food and beverage team, focusing on product development and procurement, as well as investing in marketing, operating standards, and environmental practices.

What you'll be doing as an Environmental Practice Manager / Environmental Manager

You will aim for a continuous reduction of the environmental impact of the National Trust’s food & beverage operations by identifying best practices and implementing innovative initiatives. Collaborating with colleagues, you'll develop and launch toolkits, guidance, and frameworks to support operational teams in improving their Conservation Performance Index and reducing energy consumption.

Key requirements for the Environmental Manager include:

• Knowledge of key aspects of environmental practices in food operations, including waste streams, raw materials, energy, and water use.
• Good understanding of the latest innovations in environmental practice.
• Ability to commission and respond to external/internal research, intelligence, and analysis.
• Understanding of the challenges involved in managing multi-site food & beverage operations.

How we will reward you

• Health cash plan – from as little as £3.09 per month for you and your dependents.
• Pension contribution match up to 10%.
• EAP and proactive health and wellbeing programs.
• Discounted gym memberships at over 100 leisure facilities nationwide.

Unique to Us

• Work in some of the most beautiful, iconic, and unique locations in the UK.
• Free entry to NT properties for you, a guest, and your children (under 18).
• 20% discount in our Retail and Food & Beverage outlets.
• Up to 35% discount on a National Trust holiday cottage booking.

Looking after your career

• Grow your career through professional training courses across the Trust.
• Develop your skills with internal secondments.
• Pay reviews linked to values and behaviors, with a commitment to progression.
• Income protection in case of illness.

We provide a supportive working environment and promote a sociable Heelis community. Heelis, the Central Office for the National Trust, was named after benefactor Mrs. William Heelis. It is designed to be highly sustainable and has received numerous awards. Please apply today for this exciting Environmental Manager / Environmental Practice Manager role!