Sustainability & Environmental Lead: Carbon & Compliance

Search Consultancy; Oldham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Recruitment is partnering with an international family-run manufacturing company in Oldham seeking a Sustainability & Environmental Lead to own environmental compliance and drive the site’s sustainability agenda during a period of growth.

You will track carbon emissions (Scope 1-3), lead the sustainability roadmap, coordinate ESG activities, manage permits and support audits including ISO 14001. The role demands approachable leadership and strong project management.

Qualifications

• Experience tracking and reporting emissions data across Scope 1-3.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, SECR, CSRD and EPR frameworks.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional ESG activities and supplier engagement.
• Knowledge of carbon accounting and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Track and report carbon emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3 with current data.
• Own and deliver the sustainability roadmap, including external ratings and responses.
• Lead environmental improvement projects to support ISO 14001 performance.
• Manage environmental permits, licences and act as compliance contact for packaging.
• Coordinate ESG activities with other departments, supplier engagement and due diligence.
• Monitor SECR, CSRD and EPR legislation and support audits including EN9100/ISO 14001.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Search Recruitment is partnering with an international family-run manufacturing company in Oldham seeking a Sustainability & Environmental Lead to own environmental compliance and drive the site’s sustainability agenda during a period of growth.

You will track carbon emissions (Scope 1-3), lead the sustainability roadmap, coordinate ESG activities, manage permits and support audits including ISO 14001. The role demands approachable leadership and strong project management.