ESG & Supply Chain Environment Specialist

The Silver Spoon Company; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Peterborough seeks an ESG & Supply Chain Environment Specialist. This role involves leading sustainability initiatives within the supply chain, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in sustainability or ESG, strong data skills, and leadership ability. Join a forward-thinking team committed to responsible sourcing and environmental impact.

Qualifications

• Background in sustainability or ESG required.
• Strong data and audit skills necessary.
• Organized and ready to lead change in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives in carbon, waste, water, and regenerative agriculture.
• Responsible for mapping supply chain and developing supplier standards.
• Manage audits and drive data-led reduction plans.

Skills

Sustainability expertise

Data analysis skills

Audit management

Collaboration

Influence and leadership

Job description

As brand leader, the Silver Spoon Company is the first choice for everyone’s baking and sweetening needs with an extensive range of baking brands, sugars, sweeteners and treats.

Part of Associated British Foods, a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group, Silver spoon is a name you can trust and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our products.

To find out more about The Silver Spoon Company please visit our website: www.silverspoon.co.uk

The Role

Silver Spoon is seeking an ESG & Supply Chain Environment Specialist to join our team in Peterborough. This new role supports our growing ESG agenda, focusing on environmental standards across our supply chain. Reporting to the Head of Procurement & ESG, you will lead initiatives in carbon, waste, water, and regenerative agriculture, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation and alignment with our sourcing policies.

You will be responsible for mapping our supply chain, developing supplier standards, managing audits, and driving data‑led reduction plans. The role also includes overseeing ESG governance, coordinating Scope 3 carbon data, and supporting sustainability projects with our partners. Strong collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders is essential.

We’re looking for someone with a background in sustainability or ESG, strong data and audit skills, and a passion for environmental impact. You’ll need to be organised, influential, and ready to lead change in a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven environment.

The Business

Silver Spoon, part of the ABF group, is committed to responsible sourcing and sustainability. We take pride in our products and our environmental journey—from field to spoon. Our ESG strategy is central to our business, and we’re looking for someone who shares our values and drive for continuous improvement.

Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team where your work will make a real difference.