Environmental & Sustainability Lead (ESG Lead)

Accept Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Lead to drive sustainability efforts and ensure compliance with ESG standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in Environmental Science and experience in sustainability within industrial settings. This role involves developing ESG strategies, managing environmental data, and collaborating across departments to achieve Net Zero goals. The position offers a salary between £45,000 and £55,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sustainability, ESG, or environmental management within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, carbon accounting standards, and ESG frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the sustainability and ESG strategy.
• Oversee and enhance Environmental Management System (EMS) for ISO 14001 certification.
• Monitor environmental compliance and advise on legislation and best practice.
• Manage greenhouse gas inventories and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement through awareness campaigns and training.

Skills

Sustainability

Environmental Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GHG Protocol

CDP

EcoVadis

Job description

Role: Environmental & Sustainability Lead (ESG Lead)

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 DOE

Location: Whetstone, Leicester LE8

Hours: Monday to Friday / 37.5 hours per week

• You MUST have the RTW in the UK
• There is NOT sponsorship for this role

Accept Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be supporting our client who is looking for an experienced and capable individual for this role. They are experts in high-performance syntactic materials industry.

Summary

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 will be undertaking in the role.

• 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 recycling programmes across the business.
• Analyse and report on sustainability and ESG data for internal and external stakeholders.
• Embed sustainable principles within procurement and supplier management processes.
• Drive employee engagement through awareness campaigns, workshops, and training sessions.
• Represent the company at sustainability events, forums, and industry networks.

Your Experience & Knowledge

You re a strategic and proactive professional with a genuine passion for sustainability and continuous improvement. You combine strong technical knowledge with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to influence and inspire others.

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sustainability, ESG, or environmental management within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, carbon accounting standards, and ESG frameworks.
• Experience managing sustainability data and reporting tools (e.g. GHG Protocol, CDP, EcoVadis).

Desirable:

• Professional membership of IEMA, CIWEM, or similar recognised body.
• Experience leading ISO 14001 implementation or certification projects.
• Project management and/or grant funding experience.

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 DOE

Location: Whetstone, Leicester LE8

Hours: Monday to Friday / 37.5 hours per week

If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria, please apply today with your CV.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of applying, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Accept Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We are recognised as one of the leading recruitment agencies in Leicester. If this role isn t quite right for you, please visit our website to explore other permanent and temporary opportunities across various sectors. Equal Opportunities: Accept Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruiter. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.