Sustainability Coordinator

Elevation Recruitment Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a motivated Sustainability Coordinator in Leeds to join a growing food industry business. Hybrid work: 4 days in the office and 1 day from home. You will support environmental projects, collect and analyse data, and help monitor ESG targets.

This graduate role offers practical experience, training, and a clear progression path in sustainability. Ideal candidates are recent graduates in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, or Environmental Science with

Qualifications

• Recently graduated, or due to graduate, in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Environmental Science or a related subject.
• Genuine interest in developing a career within ESG and sustainability.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel; Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of environmental and sustainability projects across the business.
• Collect, organise and analyse sustainability and environmental data.
• Help monitor progress against ESG targets and customer requirements.
• Assist with supply chain mapping and supplier sustainability assessments.
• Prepare reports, presentations and project documentation.
• Support initiatives around carbon reduction, food waste and environmental improvement.
• Work with internal teams, customers and suppliers to gather information and support ongoing projects.
• Keep up to date with relevant environmental and sustainability requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Keen to learn

Education

Environmental Studies / Sustainability / Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables/VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Job description

- Hybrid : 4 days office-based - 1 day working from home

Our client is looking for a motivated Sustainability Coordinator to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge in practice, gain hands-on commercial experience and develop your career within sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of environmental and sustainability projects across the business.
• Collect, organise and analyse sustainability and environmental data.
• Help monitor progress against ESG targets and customer requirements.
• Assist with supply chain mapping and supplier sustainability assessments.
• Prepare reports, presentations and project documentation.
• Support initiatives around carbon reduction, food waste and environmental improvement.
• Work with internal teams, customers and suppliers to gather information and support ongoing projects.
• Keep up to date with relevant environmental and sustainability requirements.

About You

• Recently graduated, or due to graduate, in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Environmental Science or a related subject.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within ESG and sustainability.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel; Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to learn.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to take their first step into a commercial sustainability role and gain valuable experience within a growing food industry business.