ESG & Sustainability Specialist

The Big Phone Store; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recycling company in Wolverhampton is seeking an ESG & Sustainability Specialist to drive its commitment to a sustainable future. You will play a vital role in reducing carbon footprints, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring the company meets its ESG targets. Ideal candidates will possess strong data analytics skills, a passion for sustainable practices, and experience with ESG frameworks. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a vibrant work environment focused on innovation.

Benefits

Permanent role

Industry sector - Recession Proof

Staff Discounts

Private Pension Scheme

Days out and other social events

Free onsite parking

Up to 33 days paid holiday

Birthday off after year 2

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience or strong knowledge of ESG frameworks or sustainability standards.
• Track record of delivering ESG or compliance projects across departments.
• Proactive, adaptable and capable of working on cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Consult with management to map their journey to net-zero.
• Prepare impactful ESG Impact Reports for stakeholders.
• Calculate carbon footprints and develop carbon reduction plans.
• Evaluate ESG performance and provide tailored recommendations.
• Engage with the supply chain to promote sustainability best practices.
• Research sustainability projects beneficial to the business.

Skills

ESG frameworks or sustainability standards

Data analytics

Excellent communication

Passion for ethical business practices

Job description

ESG & Sustainability Specialist
Wednesfield, Wolverhampton
Full Time
£27,000 – £50,000 dependent upon experience

At The Big Phone Store, we don't just recycle phones, we're shaping a greener, more sustainable future. From solar-powered operations to eco-friendly packaging, we're committed to reducing waste and protecting the planet. Our impact goes beyond sustainability, we're also building a high performance, diverse and inclusive team where people from all over the world thrive. We are on our way to becoming a household name in the tech and sustainability space. Come and be part of this exciting journey!!

The Role:

We’re looking for a passionate and driven ESG & Sustainability Project Lead to join our mission and help us shape our fast-growing company's environmental and ethical direction.

If you're excited about reducing carbon footprints, driving ethical operations, and working in a company that genuinely wants to be a force for good, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do:

• Consult with management to map their journey to net-zero and sustainability excellence.
• Prepare impactful ESG Impact Reports that communicate progress and strategies to stakeholders.
• Calculate carbon footprints, guide clients on offsetting, and develop comprehensive carbon reduction plans.
• Evaluate ESG performance and provide tailored recommendations to achieve net-zero and ESG targets.
• Engage with the supply chain to promote sustainability best practices.
• Research and explore all sustainability projects that would be beneficial to the business.

Why You?

• You have a passion for ESG and sustainability
• You have experience or strong knowledge of ESG frameworks or sustainability standards
• You have a track record of delivering ESG or compliance projects across departments
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong data analytics
• Proactive, adaptable and capable of working on cross-functional business initiatives.
• Passion for ethical business practices and sustainability leadership

Why us?

• High-performance culture, we don't do coasting or mediocrity.
• Diverse & Inclusive team, your background doesn't matter, your talent does
• Real Impact, every role here keeps quality electronics out of landfills
• Sustainability focused, we don't just talk about being green; we innovate and take action
• Career growth, promotions based on impact, not tenure

Qualifications Are Valued, Not Required

While qualifications and formal education are appreciated, they are not the sole criteria for our hiring decisions. We value individuals with an educated background, but we believe that skills, experience, mindset, and cultural fit are equally—if not more—important. A specific degree or qualification does not automatically make someone suitable for a role; we consider the full picture.

Company Perks:

• Permanent role
• Industry sector- Recession Proof
• Staff Discounts
• Private Pension Scheme
• Days out and other social events
• Free onsite parking
• Equal opportunities employer, fully committed to diversity, equality and inclusion since 1999
• Birthdays off and paid for without having to use entitlement after year 2
• Up to 33 days paid holiday
• One extra day holiday rewarded for every year of service from year 2
• Salary sacrifice schemes