Senior Sustainability Manager

Evri; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Evri is seeking a Senior Sustainability Manager to lead their sustainability strategy and initiatives. This role involves driving decarbonisation efforts, ensuring compliance with ESG standards, and promoting sustainable practices across the organisation, while also offering significant opportunities for career growth within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Free digital GP service

Wagestream

Free basic Will

Bonus schemes

50% discount on sending parcels

Cycle to Work scheme

Company funded Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Up to 26 days holiday

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of MI reporting.
• Experience in producing executive-level presentations.
• Skilled in governance standards and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the sustainability strategy aligned with business goals.
• Identify decarbonisation opportunities in operational activities.
• Own the implementation of sustainability policies and ensure compliance.

Skills

ESG strategy

Data-driven roles

KPI frameworks

Proactive opportunity identification

Education

Degree in sustainability or related field

Job description

The Vacancy

We have a fantastic opportunity to join Evri as our Senior Sustainability Manager. In this exciting and impactful role, you'll lead the development and implementation of our sustainability strategy - helping us meet our environmental, social and governance goals. You'll work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners, offering technical expertise, driving measurable change and helping shape the future of sustainable logistics. As Evri's Senior Sustainability Manager, you'll make your mark in a business where sustainability is a strategic priority. If you're passionate about decarbonisation, ESG best practice, and want to be part of a business making real commitments to a greener future - this could be the role for you.

This is a great time to be joining us!We are growing year on year, with ambitious plans for future growth and we would love to give you the opportunity to grow with us!

Interested? Take a look below to understand what you'll be doing as Senior Sustainability Manager.

• You'll shape and structure a robust, organisation-wide sustainability strategy aligned to our business goals and three-year plan.
• Lead on identifying, quantifying and prioritising decarbonisation opportunities, particularly within our van network and operational activities.
• Partner with procurement and facilities teams to deliver sustainable sourcing, conduct risk assessments and embed supply chain sustainability principles.
• Own the implementation of policies including Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR), Climate Risk, Biodiversity and No Deforestation policies.
• Educate and upskill colleagues across the business with training programs on sustainability practices.
• Lead on sustainability-related queries and RFPs from clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead monthly carbon footprint reporting and develop insightful, client-facing sustainability reports.
• Own our ESG annual reporting roadmap, including management of S&P CSA, EcoVadis, GRI, ESG pages in the Annual Report, ESG Appendices and Web content.
• Drive key accreditations and audits such as Science Based Targets, ISO 14001, ESOS, ISAE 3000/3410.
• Stay ahead of changing legislation and ESG reporting requirements, ensuring full compliance and continuous improvement.

Still interested? Great News! We are looking for:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) with a background in sustainability or data-driven roles
• Strong understanding of ESG strategy, MI reporting and KPI frameworks with experience in producing reports and executive-level presentations
• Skilled in working to timelines, governance standards and audit requirements
• A growth mindset with a proactive approach to opportunity identification
• You'll have the expertise to shape Evri's external ESG narrative through high-quality reporting

At Evri, we know we only grow if our people do too. That's why we're committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring - and be - their whole authentic selves. We're on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK. We're committed to removing barriers and ensuring that every person at Evri is valued for who they are and what they bring to our business.

We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome.

We're excited for the future. Let's deliver it together.

About Us

Every parcel, every person, every place - every delivery made for you.

Evri is leading the way in creating responsible delivery experiences for everyone, everywhere. And we're doing that by offering the most convenient way to send, receive and return parcels without costing the earth.

Whether it's a customer sending a present to a friend, a marketplace trader shipping in bulk or a major retailer such as John Lewis, asos or Next, we've got it covered. With our team of 30,000 couriers, thousands of local ParcelShops and a growing network of hubs and depots across the country, we safely get parcels from A to everywhere.

And it's not just customers and retailers who trust us. We've won loads of industry awards over the past few years, including gongs for IT, innovation and our green fleet.

But we wouldn't be the biggest dedicated parcel delivery company in the UK without amazing people. We're a friendly, ambitious and diverse bunch, united by a passion for delivering the best customer experience. We have great opportunities throughout the business, so take a look to see where you might fit in. We can't wait to hear from you.

Our Benefits

Free digital GP service for all colleagues and their family

Wagestream - access a portion of your earned income before payday

Free basic Will and discounted partner mirror Will for all colleagues

Bonus schemes (grade dependent)

50% discount on sending parcels through Evri

Cycle to Work scheme

Company funded Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling

Retailer discounts

Great career progression

Up to 26 days holiday

Voluntary flexible benefits at discounted corporate rates