Head of ESG, Food business, Hybrid working

TN United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Head of ESG to lead their sustainability initiatives in the food sector. This key role involves developing and implementing strategies that integrate environmental, social, and governance considerations across operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ESG, with experience in complex organisations, and will serve as a spokesperson for the organisation on ESG matters. This is a unique opportunity to align personal sustainability aspirations with professional impact in a progressive non-profit environment. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing flexibility across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving ESG strategy in complex organisations.
• Hands-on approach with a focus on outcomes and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies in food sector.
• Engage with stakeholders to promote ESG agenda and standards.

Skills

ESG Strategy Execution

Sustainability Expertise

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Relevant experience in Sustainability

Tools

Jira

Trello

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Head of ESG, Food business, Hybrid working, Goosnargh

col-narrow-left

Client:

Focus Management Consultants

Location:

Goosnargh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

26084f9f3945

Job Views:

15

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

This would suit a Sustainability/ESG professional who wants to join a for non-profit to lead the Environmental, Social, & Governance agenda in the food sector.

As the ESG Lead for this prominent non-profit food organisation you will be responsible for developing and implementing sustainability strategies and operational changes to integrate environmental, social, and governance considerations across the food and supply chain operations.

This role will suit a Sustainability/ESG Consultant who wants to join a progressive non-profit. Or someone who has taken the lead in all things Environmental, Social, and Governance in the Food or Logistics Sectors.

This is an opportunity to align your personal aspirations of sustainability with your professional experience and to make an impact on the wider ESG agenda.

You will be a Sustainability/ESG expert with gravitas and credibility to serve as a spokesperson for the organisation on ESG matters, engaging with investors, customers, regulators, and other external stakeholders to positively promote organisation.

Given the cross-functional nature of the role and the focus on driving standardisation in reporting, the role will report to the CFO. The role is hybrid working with touch points across UK wide, with a leaning towards either London or Yorkshire locations.

The ideal professional will have:

• Experience of driving ESG strategy execution in complex organisations, ideally warehouse and logistics environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., environmental science, sustainability, business administration) or equivalent relevant experience
• Hands-on and outcome driven approach
• Awareness of ESG frameworks, standards, and reporting methodologies (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD)
• Experience working with project management tools and software such as Jira and Trello are desirable

This is a key role within the organisation and an immediate need. Please apply today with your CV or contact me (Neal) to discuss further.