Sustainability Manager

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer is seeking a Sustainability Manager to oversee green policy development at their Head Office. The role involves measuring emissions, assessing supply chain sustainability, and implementing eco-friendly practices. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Environmental Science or related fields and demonstrate experience in sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Energy Management, Environmental Science, or Sustainable Development.
• Experience in leading sustainability change in complex environments.
• Passion and depth of knowledge in sustainability, including Net Zero pathways.

Responsibilities

• Measure reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
• Assess sustainability practices of suppliers.
• Develop and implement environmentally conscious practices.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Stakeholder management

Collaboration skills

Knowledge of sustainability practices

Expertise in environmental areas

Education

Degree in Energy Management

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Sustainable Development

Job description

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Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with an internationally renowned retailer to find a dynamic Sustainability Manager to join their team based at their Head Office in London.

Salary - upto £70k

The Sustainability Manager will spearhead the development and implementation of green policies and initiatives, with a focus on ensuring the long-term sustainability of resources for future generations.

Duties of the Sustainability Manager include:

• Measure the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from operations and supply chain.
• Assess the sustainability practices of suppliers and ensure transparency throughout the supply chain
• Evaluate energy consumption and deficiency across all businesses
• Develop and implement environmentally conscious practices.
• Understand the environmental impact of the business and put in place measures to reduce year on year
• Evaluating suppliers, monitoring supply chain and promoting fair trade practices

We are keen to speak with Sustainability Managers with the following:

• Degree in either Energy Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to influence and secure buy-in
• A depth of knowledge and passion for sustainability, with subject matter expertise in a range of environmental areas including Net Zero pathways and Waste & Circularity
• Demonstrable experience of leading sustainability change in complex environments

Apply now, or to discuss this Sustainability Manager role, please contact Ian Bruce.