Environmental & Sustainability Manager (Supply Chains)

CPS Group (UK) Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retail organization is seeking an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Manager for an urgent, hybrid position based in London. The role involves creating and implementing sustainability initiatives that ensure compliance and competitiveness within the industry. Key responsibilities include managing EPR schemes, enhancing sustainability reporting systems, and producing effective management reports. Candidates must possess extensive experience in sustainable development and strong project management skills. This contract role is expected to last for 6 months with a daily rate between £300 and £370.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sustainable development and project management is essential.
• Up-to-date knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability best practices is critical.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage projects across departments are required.

Responsibilities

• Support long-term sustainability targets and ad-hoc projects.
• Monitor compliance regulation updates and communicate changes internally.
• Manage extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes and facilitate vendor training.
• Enhance sustainability reporting systems.
• Oversee sustainability projects and ensure timely completion.
• Set measurable sustainability targets and produce reports for senior management.

Skills

Sustainable Development

Environmental Management

Project Management

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Environmental & Sustainability Manager (Supply Chains)

Role: Environmental & Sustainability Project Manager

Specialism(s): Environmental Management, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Supply Chains, Project Management, Retail, Environmental Compliance, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Sustainability Best Practice

Type: Contract, Daily Rate

Duration: 6 months (Initial Duration)

Start: ASAP/Urgent

Location: London (Hybrid)

Pay Rate: £300 - £370 per day (Inside IR35, via Umbrella)

CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading global retail organisation to appoint a seasoned Environmental & Sustainability (Project) Manager to create and implement long‑term sustainability initiatives to ensure the business is compliant and operates responsibly whilst remaining highly competitive.

The role is a 6-month initial contract, based out of the UK HQ in London.

Role Requirements

• Play a key role in supporting long‑term targets aligned with business sustainability objectives whilst also supporting similar ad‑hoc projects
• Monitor compliance regulation updates and policies alongside internal teams, communicating change internally
• Manage extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes and facilitate vendor EPR training
• Act as an SME for environmental and sustainability initiatives across the business
• Enhance sustainability reporting systems in conjunction with internal IT teams
• Oversee sustainability projects (monitoring progress, evaluating impact and ensuring timely on‑budget completion)
• Set clear, measurable sustainability targets and identify areas for improvement
• Produce reports for senior management on initiative effectiveness
• Represent the business on key compliance projects (eg Deforestation)

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in sustainable development, environmental management, supply chains and project management
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability best practice
• Excellent analytical, strategic and holistic thinking skills
• Ability to manage cross‑departmental projects effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to produce robust reports

For more information or immediate consideration for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group UK (see below).

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