Senior Manager - Sustainability and QHS

Toyota Material Handling; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global materials handling manufacturer seeks a Senior Manager - Sustainability and QHS based in Leicester. The role involves providing strategic leadership and implementing sustainability initiatives aligned with business objectives. Candidates should possess a degree level qualification in sustainability and demonstrate strong leadership skills, as well as knowledge of quality and safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a company vehicle and attractive pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive company pension

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company sick pay

Voluntary critical illness cover

Free eye tests

Free flu jabs

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Benefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Strong inclusive leader who can lead, develop and motivate their team.
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication and relationship building.
• High level of self-management skills including organization and planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability and QHS strategy.
• Lead sustainability reporting and communication.
• Plan and implement sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Strong inclusive leader

Interpersonal skills

Self-management skills

Competent in Microsoft Office

Sustainability qualification

Knowledge of Quality, health and safety

Knowledge of climate change

Energy management experience

Experience in sustainability management

Analytical capability

Attention to detail

Education

Sustainability or Environmental Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General information

Reference: 2025-5341

Publication date: 01/11/2025

Category

Active Jobs - HR

Job title

Senior Manager - Sustainability and QHS

Job description

We are currently looking for a Senior Manager - Sustainability and QHS to provide strategic leadership, drive excellence and create a positive culture for sustainability, quality, health and safety across the organisation. This role can be based in either Castleford or Leicester.

About the role

On a day-to-day basis this is what you would be doing:

• Develop and implement sustainability and QHS strategy in line with the company objectives.
• Lead sustainability reporting and communication, including disclosures, audits and progression.
• Plan and implement sustainability initiatives focused on energy efficiency, sustainable procurement and community engagement.
• Support the QHS team to maintain and improve quality management systems and certifications including ISO9001, ISO45001 and ISO14001.
• Drive strategic developments through effective leadership, cross functional collaboration, process development and technology.

Your Profile

Here is a quick tick list for the other skills we are looking for:

• Strong inclusive leader who can lead, develop and motivate their team.
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication, relationship building, negotiation, decision making and the influencing people.
• High level of self-management skills including organisation and planning, self-motivation, creating thinking and emotional intelligence.
• Competent in Microsoft Office packages.
• Sustainability or Environmental Management qualification at degree level or above.
• Knowledge of Quality, health and safety or relevant qualification E.g. IOSH, NEBOSH.
• Knowledge of Climate change and the reduction of carbon footprint by scope.
• Practical understanding of reporting and relevant certifications.
• Energy management experience.
• Experience in sustainability management and strategy development.
• Strong analytical capability and the ability to analyse data and find timely solutions to problems.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong decision-making skills.

Our Offer

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Attractive company pension
• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Company sick pay
• Voluntary critical illness cover
• Free eye tests
• Free flu jabs
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits platform with instant discounts and offers

We will provide you with industry leading technical training to ensure you have the knowledge and all the tools to do your job. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and develop your skills within Toyota.

More Information

Why choose Toyota

Toyota Material Handling is the world’s number one manufacturer of materials handling equipment providing quality sales and service support across the UK.

We foster a culture where our team members are encouraged to continually improve their processes and strive to provide the highest quality in service for our customers. We aim to create a safe environment where our team members feel valued, fulfilled, engaged and happy. We want to attract the best talent and develop our team so that they achieve their full potential.

Our commitment is to read each application carefully, however due to the high volume of applications we receive regrettably only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer.

Contract type

Permanent

Job location

United Kingdom

Location

Leicester