Sustainability & Innovation Technologist

The JobsBoard; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days holiday

Life assurance

Online GP access

Benefits Hub access

Medicash

Enhanced parental policies

EAP

Staff appreciation events

Subsidised company events

Job summary

The JobsBoard is hiring for a Technologist to join the Technical team and lead sustainability initiatives. The role focuses on reducing environmental impact across the business and its supply chain, driving resource efficiency, regulatory compliance, and innovative solutions.

Office-based role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. Due to the rural location, access to a personal vehicle is required to perform duties effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and standards.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., CDP, WRAP) is advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, investigative approach.
• Methodical, organised and able to deliver results to agreed timescales.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing delivery and development of our sustainability strategy to meet current and future requirements.
• Coordinate the internal sustainability programme, action plans, meetings and stakeholder reporting.
• Support environmental activities across the site, including LEAF standards, grower engagement, data collection, reporting and liaison with local organisations.
• Monitor and maintain the environmental risk assessment process across the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and stay up to date with UK, EU and international regulations.
• Research and recommend innovative technologies and initiatives to enhance sustainability across the business and supply chain.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Sustainability reporting

Excel mastery

Analytical skills

Time management

Job description

The JobsBoard is hiring for a Technologist to join the Technical team and lead sustainability initiatives. The role focuses on reducing environmental impact across the business and its supply chain, driving resource efficiency, regulatory compliance, and innovative solutions.

Office-based role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. Due to the rural location, access to a personal vehicle is required to perform duties effectively.