Environmental Sustainability Manager

ISEP; England; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical

25 days holiday

Pension

Board exposure

Sustainability roadmap impact

Job summary

isepglobal, a well-established food manufacturer, is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Manager to drive environmental performance across UK sites. You will lead carbon reduction, energy, water and waste initiatives and report to the Group Head of Health, Safety & Environment.

You will build relationships with site teams and senior leaders, translating sustainability plans into practical actions that deliver measurable business impact and compliance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sustainability, Environmental, ESG or Energy Management.
• Manufacturing, FMCG or food production experience.
• Knowledge of carbon reporting, environmental compliance and sustainability legislation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Leading Scope 1 and 2 reporting whilst supporting the development of the group's Scope 3 approach
• Driving improvements in carbon, energy, water, waste and packaging performance
• Leading EcoVadis, customer sustainability requirements and environmental reporting
• Supporting the development of ISO 14001 aligned environmental management systems
• Monitoring environmental legislation including EPR, PPWR and Plastic Packaging Tax requirements
• Working closely with operational teams to identify and deliver environmental improvements across multiple sites

Skills

Sustainability

Environmental

ESG

Energy Management

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Job description

Environmental Sustainability Manager

Northamptonshire 55,000 - 65,000 + 6,000 Car Allowance + Private Medical

Most businesses talk about sustainability.

This one is already investing in it and looking for the right person to help drive it forward.

I'm working with a well-established food manufacturer looking for an Environmental Sustainability Manager to influence environmental performance across sites in the UK.

Reporting to the Group Head of Health, Safety & Environment, you'll take a leading role in developing sustainability initiatives that create real business impact. From carbon reduction and environmental compliance through to packaging, energy, water and waste management, you'll be at the heart of the company's sustainability journey.

This is a role for someone who enjoys building relationships, influencing decisions and turning sustainability plans into practical actions.

What's in it for you?

• 55,000 - 65,000 salary depending on experience
• 6,000 car allowance
• Private medical cover
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Regular exposure to senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders
• Opportunity to help shape the future sustainability roadmap of the business

What you'll need

• Experience within Sustainability, Environmental, ESG or Energy Management
• Manufacturing, FMCG or food production experience
• Knowledge of carbon reporting, environmental compliance and sustainability legislation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)

• Leading Scope 1 and 2 reporting whilst supporting the development of the group's Scope 3 approach
• Driving improvements in carbon, energy, water, waste and packaging performance
• Leading EcoVadis, customer sustainability requirements and environmental reporting
• Supporting the development of ISO 14001 aligned environmental management systems
• Monitoring environmental legislation including EPR, PPWR and Plastic Packaging Tax requirements
• Working closely with operational teams to identify and deliver environmental improvements across multiple sites

Where you'll be doing it

You'll spend time across the group's UK sites.

You'll be joining a business that's committed to making meaningful progress in sustainability. The role offers genuine visibility, variety and the chance to see the impact of your work first-hand, from the factory floor through to the boardroom.