Sustainability & Carbon Lead – FMCG Manufacturing

MorePeople; Moulton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Job summary

MorePeople is supporting a well-established food manufacturer in Northamptonshire to appoint an Environmental Sustainability Manager who will influence environmental performance across UK sites.

You'll report to the Group Head of Health, Safety & Environment and drive initiatives covering carbon reduction, compliance, packaging, energy, water and waste management, turning plans into practical actions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sustainability, Environmental, ESG or Energy Management.
• Manufacturing, FMCG or food production experience.
• Knowledge of carbon reporting, environmental compliance and sustainability legislation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scope 1 and 2 reporting whilst supporting the development of the group's Scope 3 approach.
• Drive improvements in carbon, energy, water, waste and packaging performance.
• Lead EcoVadis, customer sustainability requirements and environmental reporting.
• Support the development of ISO 14001 aligned environmental management systems.
• Monitor environmental legislation including EPR, PPWR and Plastic Packaging Tax requirements.
• Work closely with operational teams to identify and deliver environmental improvements across multiple sites.

Skills

Sustainability management

ESG reporting

Energy management

Carbon reporting

Manufacturing experience

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Job description

MorePeople is supporting a well-established food manufacturer in Northamptonshire to appoint an Environmental Sustainability Manager who will influence environmental performance across UK sites.

You'll report to the Group Head of Health, Safety & Environment and drive initiatives covering carbon reduction, compliance, packaging, energy, water and waste management, turning plans into practical actions.