Sustainability Manager

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food and beverage company is seeking a Sustainability Manager to support their sustainability strategy and initiatives. You will work on sustainable sourcing, compliance, and internal engagement to raise awareness of sustainability. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, strong communication and stakeholder management skills, and an interest in the consumer goods sector. A passionate individual with the ability to innovate and drive change will thrive in this position. Excellent benefits, including a £40,000 salary with a 10% bonus, are offered.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

10% bonus

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for sustainability and driving positive change.
• Relevant degree and/or professional experience in sustainability or ESG.
• Ability to work across cultures, regions, and functions.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of global sustainability strategy.
• Work with sourcing teams to implement sustainable sourcing roadmap.
• Manage sustainability data for reports and compliance.

Skills

Passion for sustainability

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Interest in FMCG sector

Education

Degree in sustainability or ESG

Job description

Sustainability Manager

Location: West London
Reporting to: Head of Sustainability & Strategy Deployment
Salary: £40,000 + 10% bonus + Excellent Benefits

About the Role

Our client is a leading global food and beverage company, with a vast portfolio of iconic brands. They operate across all international markets, reaching over 200 million households, and are driven by a purpose to create products and systems that are better the people and the planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Execution Support the execution and evolution of the products' global sustainability and ESG strategy
  Deliver sustainability initiatives aligned to 'Better Sourcing'
  Drive progress towards 100% renewable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2030
• Sustainable Sourcing & Partnerships Work closely with sourcing teams to define and implement a sustainable sourcing roadmap
  Manage relationships with key external partners across all global territories
• Compliance, Reporting & Governance Support Rainforest Alliance certification, audits, and seal usage compliance
  Monitor and respond to evolving sustainability legislation across international markets
  Collate, analyse and manage sustainability data for reports, dashboards and KPIs
• Engagement & Communication Raise internal and external awareness of sustainability initiatives in partnership with global and regional communications teams
  Support volunteering and fundraising initiatives aligned to the values and brand purpose
  Act as a sustainability subject matter expert across the business
• Innovation, Learning & Capability Building Track consumer trends and competitor activity in sustainability
  Develop and deliver sustainability training and learning assets
  Support internal teams with sustainability insights, tools, and data requirements

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for sustainability and driving positive, tangible change
• Relevant degree and/or professional experience in sustainability or ESG
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work across cultures, regions, and functions
• Experience or strong interest in the consumer goods/FMCG sector
• Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• A continuous learner with the desire to grow and help others grow

The Culture

Live by a strong growth mindset:

• Consumers and customers always come first
• Act with ownership and integrity
• Collaborate as one team
• Continuously innovate and improve