Graduate Sustainability Lead

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a motivated Graduate Sustainability Lead to support and help deliver their sustainability strategy in Horsforth, Leeds. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £30,000 along with excellent benefits like holidays and a bonus scheme. Ideal for recent graduates passionate about sustainability, the role includes responsibilities like data analysis and assisting with sustainability training. This position provides early responsibility and career progression in a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• A recent graduate in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business or a related discipline.
• Some understanding of sustainability frameworks or reporting.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and monitoring of the sustainability strategy, including KPIs and targets.
• Assist with sustainability data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Help coordinate internal sustainability training and awareness initiatives.

Skills

Strong interest in ESG

Sustainability and corporate responsibility

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Recent graduate in Sustainability or Environmental Science

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 detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across teams
• Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to develop

This role is ideal for a graduate who wants early responsibility, clear progression and the opportunity to lead sustainability initiatives within a forward-thinking organisation.

Apply via the link provided or contact Kitty at Unity Resourcing for more information.