Sustainability Lead

Verdant Search; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

Verdant Search is seeking a Sustainability Lead in the UK to head the sustainability function, embedding ESG strategy and driving decarbonisation across the business. You will report to the operations executive committee and collaborate with procurement, R&D, and EHS teams to implement KPIs and social impact initiatives.

The role offers hybrid working with up to two days from home, occasional travel to other sites, and a salary up to £55,000 plus bonus, pension and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a sustainability role across manufacturing sectors.
• Experience embedding sustainability strategy and driving continual improvement.
• Experience working with procurement to deliver Scope 3 targets.
• Strong data analysis and ESG reporting capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Sustainability & ESG strategy.
• Report progress to leadership and act as advisor.
• Manage ESG data, emissions, energy usage, and KPI tracking.
• Lead CSR and social impact initiatives.
• Collaborate across functions to embed sustainability practices.
• Work with procurement, R&D and EHS to drive progress.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

ESG reporting

Sustainability strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

An international manufacturing business is seeking a Sustainability Lead to be based in their Northampton office.

You will lead their sustainability function, report into the operations executive committee and be focused on implementing their sustainability strategy, ESG Reporting and KPIs, managing ESG communications and driving decarbonisation.

Duties will include:

• Development and delivery of the Sustainability & ESG strategy.
• Report into the leadership and provide updates on progress, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Performance management and reporting, covering ESG requirements, carbon emissions, energy usage and tracking improvements through the introduction of ESG KPIs.
• Lead CSR, social impact campaigns and charitable initiatives to maximise their benefits.
• Work collaboratively across the business to embed ESG strategy, build sustainability best practices and increase awareness.
• Work with the procurement, R&D and EHS teams to maximise sustainability and drive progress.

Candidate MUST have:

• Proven track record in a similar sustainability role, ideally within the within the chemicals, FMCG, manufacturing or pharma industry.
• Sustainability strategy experience, embedding the strategy and driving continual improvement.
• Good experience working with the procurement team to deliver on scope 3 targets.
• Good stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the business’s various departments.
• Data analysis and reporting skills, tracking performance indicators, generating annual ESG reports and aligning to industry standards.
• Experience working on Social Value / Social Impact / Community and / or Health and Wellness projects.
• Passion for sustainability and to continue expanding your knowledge.

Desirable are:

• Experience of working with ISO standards.
• Successful experience achieving EcoVadis awards.

The role offers hybrid working, with up to 2 days a week from home and requires occasional travel to other sites.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join purpose led and progressive business, the successful candidate will receive a basic salary of up to £55,000 based on your skills, good bonus, pension and good benefits.

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