ESG & Compliance Coordinator

Mpeople Recruitment North West; Audenshaw; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Increased annual leave

Staff discount

Employee savings scheme

Job summary

MPeople Recruitment is seeking an ESG & Compliance Coordinator to join a well-established organisation in Audenshaw. You will coordinate the ESG programme, manage data and documentation, and ensure compliance with packaging, environmental and supply chain regulations.

The role offers a 8am-5pm schedule with some Fridays 3pm finish, and a salary up to £40,000 depending on experience. You will work with Purchasing and supplier teams to gather sustainability information, maintain records and

Qualifications

• Experience in a compliance, environmental, quality, ESG or related coordination role.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidence working with data and documentation.
• Good Excel and general IT skills.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and suppliers.
• A proactive, methodical approach to problem-solving and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the ESG programme, maintaining action plans, collecting data and reporting progress against agreed objectives.
• Support environmental and sustainability initiatives, including emissions reporting, waste reduction and progress towards net-zero commitments.
• Coordinate compliance with applicable legislation, including packaging EPR, PPWR, EUDR and UK CBAM, assessing requirements and managing relevant actions and deadlines.
• Work with Purchasing and suppliers to obtain product, packaging, traceability and sustainability information.
• Maintain compliance registers, technical documentation, certifications, declarations and supporting evidence.
• Coordinate ESG assessments, including EcoVadis and Sedex, alongside relevant ISO management system requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate their implications to the business.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, track corrective actions and support continuous improvement.
• Prepare management reports and respond to customer requests for ESG and compliance information.
• Work collaboratively across departments to improve data quality, processes and awareness of compliance responsibilities.

Skills

Compliance coordination

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mpeople Recruitment are excited to be recruiting for an ESG & Compliance Coordinator to join a well-established and reputable organisation based in Audenshaw on a permanent basis.

• Working Hours: 8am till 5pm Monday to Friday, with a 3pm finish every other Friday.
• Location: Droylsden, Manchester (M43)
• Salary: up to £40,000 per annum dependent on experience
• Benefits: Free on-site parking, increased annual leave entitlement that also rises with service, staff discount, and access to an employee savings scheme offering discounts / cashback at 800+ stores.

Role purpose

To coordinate the businesses ESG programme and support compliance with relevant environmental, product, packaging and supply chain regulations. The role will maintain accurate records, monitor regulatory developments and work with colleagues across the business to ensure requirements are understood, implemented and monitored effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the Company's ESG programme, maintaining action plans, collecting data and reporting progress against agreed objectives.
• Support environmental and sustainability initiatives, including emissions reporting, waste reduction and progress towards net-zero commitments.
• Coordinate compliance with applicable legislation, including packaging EPR, PPWR, EUDR and UK CBAM, assessing requirements and managing relevant actions and deadlines.
• Work with Purchasing and suppliers to obtain product, packaging, traceability and sustainability information.
• Maintain compliance registers, technical documentation, certifications, declarations and supporting evidence.
• Coordinate ESG assessments, including EcoVadis and Sedex, alongside relevant ISO management system requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate their implications to the business.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, track corrective actions and support continuous improvement.
• Prepare management reports and respond to customer requests for ESG and compliance information.
• Work collaboratively across departments to improve data quality, processes and awareness of compliance responsibilities.

Person specification

Essential

• Experience in a compliance, environmental, quality, ESG or related coordination role, or demonstrable transferable skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidence working with data and documentation.
• Good Excel and general IT skills.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and suppliers.
• A proactive, methodical approach to problem-solving and follow-through.

Desirable

• Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 9001, Sedex or EcoVadis.
• Awareness of packaging EPR, PPWR, EUDR, CBAM, DPP or international supply chain compliance.
• Experience working with suppliers, audits or regulatory reporting.

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