Environmental & Sustainability Lead (ESG Lead)

Accept Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an Environmental & Sustainability Lead to drive sustainability initiatives and ensure compliance with environmental standards. This role requires developing impactful strategies aligned with Net Zero goals and managing compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in environmental management and ESG practices. Competitive benefits are included.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading environmental and sustainability initiatives.
• Strong understanding of ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience with greenhouse gas inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of sustainability strategy.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• Manage GHG inventories and emissions reporting.

Skills

Environmental management

ESG strategy development

Compliance monitoring

Carbon reduction initiatives

Job description

Environmental & Sustainability Lead (ESG Lead)

Job Description

Department: SHEQ

Hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), contributory pension scheme

About the Role

Are you passionate about driving real change in environmental and sustainability practices? We’re looking for an Environmental & Sustainability Officer to lead our efforts in achieving our Net Zero goals and embedding sustainability throughout our operations and supply chain.

This is a pivotal role where you’ll act as the company’s subject matter expert on all things environmental and ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance). You’ll design and deliver impactful strategies, ensure compliance with legislation, and collaborate across all departments — from production and procurement to marketing and senior leadership — to create measurable, lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development and implementation of our sustainability and ESG strategy, aligning it with business goals and Net Zero commitments.
• Oversee and enhance our Environmental Management System (EMS) to maintain ISO 14001 certification.
• Monitor environmental compliance and advise on evolving legislation and best practice.
• Manage greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, emissions reporting, and carbon reduction initiatives (Scope 1, 2, and 3).
• Support energy efficiency, waste reduction, and recyclin...