Sustainability Lead

Recruit4staff; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sustainability Lead to spearhead their sustainability initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will develop a comprehensive 5-year sustainability roadmap, driving cultural changes and optimizing processes to meet environmental goals. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders and lead innovative projects to enhance resource efficiency and promote environmental stewardship across the organization. This position offers strong career development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and the chance to make a significant impact on sustainability practices. If you're ready to lead the charge in sustainability, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Jährliche Gehaltsüberprüfung

Arbeitgeberpension bis zu 6%

Lebensversicherung für das vierfache Jahresgehalt

Flexible Vorteile

Karriereentwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Nachhaltigkeitsinitiativen in der Industrie.
• Starkes Wissen über Umweltvorschriften und Nachhaltigkeitsstandards.

Responsibilities

• Leitung der 5-Jahres-Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie des Standorts.
• Förderung einer Kultur der Umweltverantwortung im gesamten Unternehmen.

Skills

Projektmanagement

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Stakeholder-Management

Nachhaltigkeitsstandards

Energieeffizienz

Education

Abschluss in Ingenieurwesen oder verwandtem Bereich

Tools

Power BI

PI Vision

Seeq

Job description

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading Food Manufacturer, in their search for a Sustainability Lead to work at their facility in Leeds.

For the successful Sustainability Lead, our client is offering:

• Starting salary of up to £50,000 per annum
• Monday – Friday, Days role
• Permanent contract
• Annual salary review
• Employer pension matched up to 6%
• X4 annual salary life assurance cover
• Flexible benefits, including additional holiday purchase and retail discounts
• Strong career development opportunities, with both internal and external training

The Role – Sustainability Lead:

• Develop and lead the site’s 5-year sustainability roadmap, including cultural initiatives, process optimization, and technical projects aligned with company sustainability goals.
• Promote a culture of environmental stewardship across the site, supply chain, visitors, and contractors, focusing on waste, energy consumption, and resource efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including operations leaders, central engineering, and sustainability teams, to drive strategic sustainability initiatives.
• Analyze sustainability data, conduct feasibility studies, and develop capital and non-capital projects that optimize resource usage.
• Implement digital monitoring solutions such as Power BI, PI Vision, and Seeq to enhance site metering and resource tracking.
• Develop and execute energy reduction projects, including renewables, CHP, steam, effluent treatment, boilers, HVAC, and refrigeration system optimization.
• Engage with industry leaders, local communities, and other sites to introduce innovative sustainability solutions and market the company’s environmental leadership.
• Manage and prioritize employee-led sustainability initiatives, providing education and support to drive behavioral change.

What our client is looking for in a Sustainability Lead:

• Degree in an Engineering or related discipline – DESIRABLE
• Proven experience in developing, leading, and implementing sustainability and energy initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial setting – ESSENTIAL
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, sustainability standards, and best practices – ESSENTIAL
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple sustainability projects effectively.
• Experience in engineering improvements to reduce energy and resource consumption, including renewables, boilers, cooling towers, HVAC, motors & VFD, and electrical distribution.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire sustainable practices across all levels.

Key skills or similar Job Titles:

• Environmental & Sustainability Manager
• Energy & Sustainability Lead
• Carbon & Energy Reduction Manager
• Utilities & Energy Manager
• Sustainability Project Manager

Commutable From: Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, York, Huddersfield, Sheffield

For further information about this and other positions please apply now.