Sustainability Lead

Verdant Search; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus potential

Company pension

Job summary

Verdant Search seeks a Sustainability Lead for our international manufacturing client, based in Northampton with hybrid work up to 2 days from home. You will implement the sustainability strategy, drive ESG reporting and KPIs, and steer decarbonisation across the business.

You will lead CSR and social impact initiatives, collaborate with procurement, R&D and EHS, and report updates to the operations executive committee. Up to £55,000 base salary plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a sustainability role within manufacturing/ FMCG/ pharma sectors.
• Experience embedding sustainability strategy and driving continual improvement.
• Experience delivering Scope 3 targets in procurement partnerships.
• Strong stakeholder management across multiple departments.
• Data analysis and annual ESG reporting experience.
• Experience with Social Value / Social Impact / Community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Sustainability & ESG strategy.
• Report progress to leadership and act as trusted advisor.
• Manage ESG reporting, KPIs, and carbon/energy metrics.
• Lead CSR, social impact campaigns and charitable initiatives.
• Collaborate across functions to embed ESG practices.
• Work with procurement/R&D/EHS to maximise sustainability progress.

Skills

Data analysis

ESG reporting

Stakeholder management

Sustainability strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

EcoVadis

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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