Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Core Talent Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-site manufacturer in Greater Manchester seeks an Environmental and Sustainability Manager to drive sustainability initiatives and ensure compliance with environmental standards. This role involves developing strategies, leading audits, and collaborating across teams to enhance sustainability performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive team culture

Investment in professional development

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in environmental/sustainability role in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's environmental strategy.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and reporting.
• Lead internal audits and manage external assessments.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Sustainability

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Environmental and Sustainability Manager

Leading Multi site Manufacturer / Greater Manchester / Excellent Salary + Benefits + Bonus Potential

Are you passionate about driving sustainability in industrial settings? We are looking for a candidate who wants to make a real impact in shaping a greener future for manufacturing. We're looking for an Environmental and Sustainability Manager to develop an environmental strategy and ensure the operations meet and exceed regulatory and ethical standards.

The Client

A forward-thinking manufacturing business committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability. With a strong reputation in the industry and a growing global footprint, they are on a mission to reduce their environmental impact and create more sustainable processes across all areas of operations.

The Role

As Environmental and Sustainability Manager, you will play a key strategic and hands-on role in embedding sustainability throughout the business. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll lead environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement programs across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's environmental and sustainability strategy.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and reporting requirements.
• Lead internal audits and manage external environmental assessments.
• Drive resource efficiency initiatives (energy, water, waste, emissions)
• Collaborate with operations, R&D, and supply chain teams to improve sustainability performance.
• Work with Commercial & Marketing to create customer engagement.
• Prepare sustainability reports and maintain environmental KPIs.
• Support employee engagement and training on environmental best practices.
• Monitor emerging regulations, industry trends, and innovations.

What We're Looking For

• 3 years plus experience in an environmental/sustainability role within a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, ISO 14001, and sustainability frameworks
• Project management experience with the ability to lead change across teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field

What is in it for you.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Chance to lead meaningful change in a dynamic, growing business.
• Supportive team culture and investment in your professional development
• Opportunity to start and shape the company's long-term sustainability roadmap.