Head of Sustainability - Circular Economy (12M FTC)

The Hut Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Sustainability to lead their Circular Economy initiatives. This pivotal role involves managing sustainability projects, ensuring compliance with packaging regulations, and driving engagement across the organization. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including C-suite executives, to implement the Sustainability Strategy and achieve net-zero targets. If you are passionate about sustainability and possess strong leadership skills, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on the company's green initiatives.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Up to 10 days compassionate leave

Access to in-house GP

On-site gym

50% staff discount on THG brands

Refer a friend bonus up to £1000

Anniversary gifts

Qualifications

• 7+ years in sustainability with strong project management skills.
• Experience with UK and EU packaging compliance schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability initiatives to meet 2030 objectives.
• Manage compliance with packaging regulations and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Sustainability Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Head of Sustainability - Circular Economy (12M FTC)

Job Category: THG Shared Services

Location: UK, Manchester

Job Type: Full-time

About THG

We’re a fast-moving, global technology group that specializes in taking brands direct to consumers. We’re home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.

About Central Functions

Central Functions is formed of the teams and people that serve the entire business. These individuals are integral to the smooth running of the business; ensuring everyone is paid on time, that materials are sourced and arrive promptly, that we meet our legal obligations, and that our health, safety, and security is safeguarded.

About the Role and THG x Planet Earth

THG launched THG x Planet Earth, our Sustainability Strategy, in 2021 to guide us on our path to net zero and to act as a force for good in leaving the world a better place than we found it.

This role plays an important part in managing the delivery of key targets within the Circular Economy pillar of our Sustainability Strategy along with responsibility for group level packaging compliance obligations.

You will lead on various workstreams and projects across the ESG agenda, drive engagement across the group to ensure buy-in and delivery of the Sustainability Strategy, and your team will manage the collection and reporting of numerous data sets to measure progress and drive sustainability initiatives across the Group.

You will report into the Director of Sustainability and have two direct reports. You will also build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the Group, including C-Suite.

Responsibilities:

• Drive and manage sustainability initiatives and projects to meet annual objectives, supporting delivery of the 2030 Sustainability Strategy.
• Oversee delivery of the group-wide Zero Waste Programme and other operational initiatives, aligning data collection and reporting with other workstreams to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of THG’s Sustainability Strategy.
• Manage compliance with relevant packaging regulations across the Group, ensuring accurate and effective reporting.
• Support Divisional Sustainability Managers to embed the Strategy across the Group.
• Lead in the development of company-wide policies.
• Provide status updates against the sustainability strategy to relevant committees and working groups, including Board level Sustainability Committee.
• Represent the company and participate in internal and external working groups and forums to add value to THG's strategy and also contribute to the development of industry best practice and advocacy work.
• Facilitate high levels of engagement on topics related to sustainability and circular economy among all colleagues, including C-Suite.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of work experience within sustainability fields.
• Knowledge of UK and EU packaging compliance schemes.
• Understanding of circular economy principles and evidence of implementation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and manage different teams to drive effective outcomes.
• Flexibility to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability regulations and market trends.
• A team player who understands team objectives and workflow processes and helps others learn by distilling complex ideas into easily understood concepts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate sustainability goals and engage stakeholders at all levels (from C-suite to shop floor).
• Excellent project and time management skills.
• Experience in leading teams and managing projects across a global corporate structure, with a track record of embedding change and achieving sustainability goals.

Enhanced Leave:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enjoy your birthday off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Access to face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access to our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to on-site physiotherapy.

Other Perks:

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Refer a friend and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavor to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG, please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.

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