ESG Business Partner

Irwin & Colton Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials company based in Birmingham is seeking an ESG Business Partner to drive initiatives in waste management and sustainability. This role involves leading programs for recycling and compliance with ISO 14001 standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in environmental management and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of £50-55K plus additional benefits and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Company Car

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in waste, recycling, or environmental management in operational environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and environmental legislation.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead rollout of the takeback and recovery program.
• Support circular economy initiatives and sustainable design.
• Maintain oversight of ISO 14001 and environmental compliance.

Skills

Waste management

Environmental compliance

Strong communication skills

Job description

ESG Business Partner

Birmingham | Hybrid with site travel

£50-£55K + Company Car + Bonus Scheme and more

We're partnering with a market leader in the building materials and interiors sector on the search for a new ESG Business Partner. This is a key role focused on driving progress across their circular economy, waste, and wider environmental goals.

Following a successful period building foundational strategy and achieving ISO 14001 certification, the business is now looking to take their next step forward. This hire will play a central role in that journey.

The role reports into the ESG Director and involves working across a large, national operational network to roll out high-impact ESG initiatives, shape long-term sustainability efforts, and support key environmental reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include:

1. Lead the rollout of the takeback and recovery program, including on-site recycling centers, and manage waste and recycling partnerships.
2. Support circular economy initiatives and sustainable design, identifying opportunities to drive value and innovation.
3. Maintain oversight of ISO 14001 and environmental compliance, supporting audits and monitoring performance across operations.
4. Contribute to ESG reporting (including TCFD and emissions), and build strong relationships across operations, supply chain, and senior stakeholders.

Requirements:

1. Experience in waste, recycling, or environmental management, ideally within operational or supply chain environments.
2. Familiarity with ISO 14001, environmental compliance, and relevant legislation such as packaging regulations and EPR.
3. Strong communication skills to engage effectively across various stakeholders.
4. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a willingness to introduce new ideas.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within an organization renowned in its field. If interested and qualified, contact Jessica Rowe at 01923 432 693.

Irwin and Colton is a specialist EHS recruitment company based in South East England, recruiting across the UK for roles from EHS Manager to EHS Advisor.

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