Group Environmental Manager

Sofina Foods Europe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Europe is seeking a Group Environmental Manager to lead environmental performance across its European manufacturing network. You will drive compliance, oversee EMS (ISO 14001), and coordinate Scope 1–3 emissions reporting while supporting sustainability strategies and Net Zero ambitions.

You will partner with senior leaders across Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain to translate data into actionable insights, push continuous improvement, and embed a culture of environmental

Qualifications

• Experience managing environmental compliance within manufacturing, FMCG or a similarly regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
• Practical knowledge of Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon reporting and greenhouse gas accounting.
• Understanding of sustainability frameworks including the GHG Protocol, SBTi and Net Zero programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance across manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations.
• Coordinate ISO 14001 EMS and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas reporting in line with standards.
• Support delivery of sustainability strategy, including Net Zero commitments.
• Identify opportunities to reduce emissions and improve resource efficiency.
• Develop environmental performance reporting, KPIs and insights for senior leadership.
• Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain to strengthen supplier sustainability reporting.
• Provide guidance on evolving legislation and best practice.
• Support environmental audits, investigations and compliance activities.
• Build environmental awareness and engagement across teams to embed continuous improvement.

Skills

Environmental compliance

ISO 14001

GHG reporting

Stakeholder management

Sustainability strategy

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Lead our environmental journey and help shape the future of food manufacturing

We're looking for a Group Environmental Manager to play a key role in driving environmental performance across Sofina Foods Europe.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to influence sustainability strategy at scale. Working across multiple manufacturing sites and business functions, you'll lead environmental compliance, drive continuous improvement and support the delivery of our sustainability and Net Zero ambitions.

Partnering with senior leaders across Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance and Technical, you'll provide expert guidance that helps reduce environmental impact, improve performance and ensure compliance across our European operations.

Key Duties

• Lead environmental compliance across our manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations.
• Manage and continuously improve our environmental management systems, including ISO 14001.
• Coordinate Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas reporting in line with recognised standards and reporting requirements.
• Support the delivery of our sustainability strategy, including Science Based Targets and Net Zero commitments.
• Identify opportunities to reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency and deliver operational improvements.
• Develop environmental performance reporting, KPIs and insights for senior leadership teams.
• Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to strengthen supplier sustainability performance and reporting.
• Provide expert environmental guidance across the business, ensuring evolving legislation and best practice are understood and implemented.
• Support environmental audits, investigations and compliance activities.
• Build environmental awareness and engagement across teams, helping to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a passionate and experienced environmental professional with the ability to influence, challenge and drive change across a complex manufacturing environment.

You'll have:

• Experience managing environmental compliance within manufacturing, FMCG or a similarly regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
• Practical knowledge of Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon reporting and greenhouse gas accounting.
• An understanding of sustainability frameworks, including the GHG Protocol, SBTi and Net Zero programmes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate environmental data into meaningful business insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and project leadership skills.
• The ability to influence and build relationships across multiple functions and levels of the organisation.
• A degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional membership or qualifications such as IEMA or Chartered Environmentalist status would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the environmental future of one of Europe's leading food businesses.

You'll lead impactful sustainability initiatives, influence business-wide decisions and work with colleagues across the UK and Europe to drive meaningful environmental improvements. In return, you'll join a business that is committed to responsible growth, continuous improvement and creating a more sustainable future.

About Sofina

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It's a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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