Packaging Sustainability Specialist

Glanbia plc; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global nutrition company is seeking a Packaging Sustainability Administrator, who will provide administrative support for sustainability data, develop and maintain Product Passports, and ensure compliance with recyclability labelling. The role requires strong organisational skills, experience in sustainability or compliance roles, and effective communication across teams. Located in Middlesbrough or hybrid, this position offers opportunities for career development and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Generous family leave policy

Health plan

Pension

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability, packaging, or compliance roles.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and reporting.
• Familiarity with digital sustainability tools and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for sustainability data.
• Develop and maintain Product Passports.
• Track Recyclability Labelling Compliance across brands.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Collaboration across departments

Tools

ERP systems

SharePoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for sustainability data that includes packaging attributes, supporting certifications, and waste program applicability.
• Develop and maintain Product Passports for all new NPD projects and existing finished products.
• Update Product Passports with new or revised information (e.g. recyclability changes, disposal instructions, Product Carbon Footprints).
• Upload and manage Product Passports on SharePoint or other platforms for easy commercial access.
• Collate and manage supporting documents such as Recyclability Assessments, Food Safety certificates, and PCR content verifications.

Regulatory Compliance

• Track Recyclability Labelling Compliance across brands and finished goods.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Regulatory teams to ensure finished good artwork reflects correct disposal instructions for each market of planned distribution.
• Prepare market specific waste reporting disclosures (i.e. EPR, DRS) by compiling relevant sales and packaging attribute data.
• Serve as a point of contact for Packaging related Tax queries and liabilities with our central Tax team.
• Monitor regional policies and advise internal teams of needed action for advanced planning.

General Packaging Support

• Support sustainability forums and technical teams with documentation, cost analysis, and design rule compliance.
• Advise strategic teams of needed packaging changes for regulatory compliance to coincide with sustainable packaging transitions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• This role involves extensive cross-functional collaboration with colleagues in Product Supply, the Global Sustainability team based in Chicago, and the European Commercial team. By working closely with these teams, the Packaging Sustainability Administrator helps ensure our products are not only compliant and sustainable but also positioned to win in the market. This strategic collaboration enhances product protection, drives innovation, and supports Glanbia Performance Nutrition’s mission to deliver high-quality, performance-driven nutrition solutions globally.

Strong organisational and document management skills.

Familiarity with disposal schemes (e.g. OPRL, RecyClass).

Understanding of packaging structures, materials and recyclability assessment methodologies.

Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements across markets.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and SharePoint.

Effective communication and collaboration across departments.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Experience in sustainability, packaging, or compliance roles.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and reporting (e.g. CSRD, EPR).
• Familiarity with digital sustainability tools and databases.
• Interest in continuous improvement and sustainable practices.

The opportunity will be based in Middlesbrough or Remote with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance. You will report to, and work together with the Packaging Sustainability Lead for GPN Europe.

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health plan, pension.

Our Values: We are values led, and performance driven.

Our Values

• Passion for our Customers and Consumers
• Performance Matters
• Respect for People
• Find a Better Way
• Win Together
• Sense of fun