Sustainability Manager

ASC Connections; Blaby; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in the UK is looking for a Sustainability Manager to lead and shape their sustainability and ESG strategy. This role encompasses compliance with environmental regulations, managing sustainability data, and promoting carbon reduction initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in sustainability within manufacturing, knowledge of ISO 14001, and a degree in a related field. The position offers a salary of approximately £55,000 along with a generous employer pension contribution and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Salary circa £55,000

Generous employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sustainability within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience analysing operational or sustainability performance data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's sustainability and ESG strategy aligned to business goals.
• Maintain and improve the Environmental Management System in line with ISO 14001.
• Monitor compliance with relevant environmental legislation and industry standards.
• Manage sustainability data, metrics, and performance reporting.

Skills

Sustainability within manufacturing

ISO 14001 knowledge

Analysing sustainability performance data

Education

Degree in sustainability, environmental management, or engineering

Job description

Sustainability Manager | Salary circa £55,000 | 33 Days Holiday | Generous Employer Pension Contribution | Flexible Hours

A Sustainability Manager job opportunity has become available with a growing manufacturing business supplying specialist materials and components into a range of industrial and high-performance sectors. This role will lead and shape the company's sustainability and ESG strategy across operations and the wider supply chain, acting as a key advisor to leadership to ensure compliance, responsible sourcing, and continuous improvement in business performance. The position works closely with operational teams to support governance, reporting, and improvement initiatives, helping to deliver measurable improvements in carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and overall operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Leading the company's sustainability and ESG strategy aligned to business goals and Net Zero commitments.
• Maintaining and improving the Environmental Management System in line with ISO 14001 requirements.
• Monitoring compliance with relevant environmental legislation and industry standards.
• Managing sustainability data, metrics, and performance reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting carbon reduction, energy efficiency, waste reduction initiatives across operations & supply chain.
• Driving sustainability awareness, training, and engagement across teams.

Desirable skills and experience

• Proven experience in a sustainability within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience analysing operational or sustainability performance data to drive improvements.
• Degree qualified or equivalent in sustainability, environmental management, engineering etc.

Benefits

• Salary circa £55,000.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Flexible daytime working hours.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Personal development opportunities.

If you're a Sustainability or ESG professional seeking a leadership role focused on governance, reporting, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment, apply now via the link in this Sustainability Manager advert.

Keywords

Sustainability Manager, ESG Manager, ESG Lead, Environmental Manager, SHEQ, ISO 14001, Net Zero, Carbon Reduction, Sustainability Reporting, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Environmental Compliance, Energy Efficiency, Waste Reduction, ESG Strategy, Industrial Manufacturing

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