Graduate Sustainability Lead

Unity Resourcing Ltd; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in Horsforth is seeking a Graduate Sustainability Lead to support the implementation of its sustainability strategy. This full-time position offers a salary of £30,000 plus benefits. The ideal candidate should be a recent graduate in a relevant field, passionate about ESG and sustainability, and eager to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, working closely with senior leadership and various departments.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Interest and ambition in sustainability and environmental responsibility.
• Understanding of sustainability frameworks or reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of sustainability strategy and monitoring.
• Assist with sustainability data collection and reporting.
• Help coordinate sustainability training and awareness efforts.
• Work with departments to identify sustainability opportunities.
• Stay updated with sustainability regulations and best practices.

Skills

Strong interest in ESG

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business or related discipline

Job description

Graduate Sustainability Lead | Horsforth, Leeds

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for sustainability and the ambition to lead positive environmental and social change?

Our client, an industry leader with an EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating, is seeking a motivated Graduate Sustainability Lead to support and help deliver their sustainability strategy across the business. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate to step into a visible role, gaining hands‑on experience while being supported by senior stakeholders.

Recognised for innovation and excellence, the business is committed to building a more sustainable future across its operations and supply chain, supporting both internal teams and customers to meet their environmental goals.

This is a full‑time, permanent role based in Horsforth, Leeds, offering a salary of £30,000 plus excellent benefits including 23 days holiday + bank holidays, a bonus scheme and free on‑site parking.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of the sustainability strategy, including KPIs and targets
• Working closely with senior leadership to support sustainability policies and commitments
• Assisting with sustainability data collection, analysis and reporting, including environmental and carbon metrics
• Supporting EcoVadis and CDP submissions and sustainability certifications (e.g. ISO14001)
• Helping coordinate internal sustainability training and awareness initiatives
• Supporting the preparation of sustainability reports, articles and whitepapers
• Working cross‑functionally with departments to identify sustainability opportunities within operations and the supply chain
• Keeping up to date with sustainability regulations and best practice (EPR, Plastic Packaging Tax, RAM)
• Supporting collaboration with external sustainability partners

Requirements

• A recent graduate (or equivalent) in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business or a related discipline
• Strong interest in ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility
• Some understanding of sustainability frameworks or reporting (training provided)
• Well organised with strong attention to detaill>{%>'>', "IsExpired": false }