Sustainability Lead

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le secteur de la pharmacie recherche un Sustainability Lead pour mener ses stratégies de durabilité. Le candidat idéal aura un diplôme pertinent et une expérience en gestion de projets durables, avec des compétences analytiques et de communication solides. Ce rôle implique de travailler de manière hybride avec une équipe dynamique pour rendre l'entreprise plus écoresponsable.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension

Employee assistance programme

In-house mental health support

Free onsite parking

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Expérience dans la gestion de projets de durabilité ou opérationnels.
• Capacité à analyser des données de performance et de durabilité.
• Expérience préalable dans les secteurs de la vente au détail, logistique ou chaîne d'approvisionnement.

Responsibilities

• Développer et gérer des stratégies de durabilité.
• Évaluer les pratiques environnementales actuelles de l'entreprise.
• Collaborer avec des parties prenantes internes et externes pour renforcer les initiatives de durabilité.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree in sustainability or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Role: Sustainability LeadLocation: Leeds, hybrid with 2-3 days per week in the officeSalary: £35,000 to £40,000, plus extensive benefitsContract type: PermanentEmployment type: Full timeWorking hours: Monday – Friday 37.5 hours (Core hours 9:30am to 4pm – flexible outside these hours)Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day.

Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of our sustainability strategy, focusing on reducing our environmental impact and encouraging greener ways of working across the business.What’s in it for you?Occupational sick payEnhanced maternity and paternity payContributory pensionDiscounted insurance (Aviva)Employee discount siteDiscounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)Employee assistance programmeIn-house mental health supportFree onsite parkingHealth and wellbeing initiativesSocial events throughout the yearCycle to work schemeGreen car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)Long service bonusRefer a friend bonusBlue light cardHybrid workingCommitment to CPD/training25 days annual leave increasing with serviceAnnual leave buy and sell schemeDiscounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds25% Discount & health & beauty purchases25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor ServicesWhat you’ll be doing?Develop, implement, and manage sustainability strategies that address areas such as energy efficiency, resource use, recycling, waste reduction, pollution control, transport impact, staff and patient education, and overall business practices.Ensure Pharmacy2U identifies and adopts innovative, practical, and cost-effective ways to operate more sustainably, in line with UK and global sustainability goals.Lead and support initiatives across the business to improve sustainability performance and embed environmental responsibility into daily operations.Assess Pharmacy2U’s current practices, environmental footprint, and carbon emissions, identifying clear opportunities for improvement.Evaluate and work with suppliers and partners to improve their environmental standards and align them with our sustainability goals.Design and implement tools to measure, track, and report the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.Conduct risk assessments related to environmental and sustainability issues to support informed decision-making. Work with the Marketing and Customer Care teams to enhance and communicate our sustainability story internally and externallyBuild partnerships across the business and with external stakeholders to strengthen and raise awareness of our sustainability agenda.Collaborate with the wider People Team on wellbeing and engagement initiatives that support a healthy, sustainable working environment.Develop and share educational materials on sustainability for colleagues, patients, and the wider public.Benchmark our practices against other pharmacy and healthcare providers to ensure we remain competitive and forward-thinking in our sustainability approach.Manage team members such as Sustainability Coordinator as per the current organisational structure or as needs arise.Serve as the primary leader and coordinator of the Sustainability Champions ERG, empowering colleagues to act as sustainability advocates across departments.Lead Pharmacy2U’s efforts toward achieving and maintaining external sustainability accreditations, such as B Corp certification and other third-party standards.Who are we looking for?Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret and draw conclusions from data to support decision-makingStrong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and present at all levels of the organisationNumerate with the ability to analyse performance metrics and sustainability dataAbility to use Excel at intermediate levelDemonstrate drive, initiative and proactivity in roleProven ability to work both as part of a bigger team and individuallyAbility to prioritise and organise tasks and workload Previous experience within retail, logistics, supply chain or D2C sectors is desirableExperience managing or contributing to sustainability or operational projectsExperience of working in a pressured environment, delivering against tight deadlinesExperience of working within company and ethical rules and regulationsA relevant degree, ideally in sustainability, environmental studies, operations, or a related fieldGood working knowledge of sustainability principles, carbon footprint analysis, and corporate responsibility practicesProject management knowledge or experience is beneficialPassionate about environmental sustainability and making a positive impactWhat happens next?Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.#INDHP