Sustainability Manager

Henderson Brown; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Excellent benefits

Job summary

A leading global food and beverage company is seeking a Sustainability Manager to drive initiatives, manage partnerships, and enhance sustainability compliance. The role requires a strong passion for sustainability, relevant professional experience or degree, and excellent stakeholder management skills. The company values innovation and a growth mindset while supporting its commitment to positive environmental changes. This is a full-time position based in West London, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for sustainability and driving positive change.
• Relevant degree and/or professional experience in sustainability or ESG.
• Experience or strong interest in the consumer goods/FMCG sector.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of global sustainability and ESG strategy.
• Manage relationships with key external partners.
• Monitor sustainability legislation and compliance.

Skills

Passion for sustainability

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Ability to work across cultures

Organizational skills

Interest in FMCG sector

Education

Relevant degree in sustainability or ESG

Job description

Sustainability Manager

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Salary

£40,000 + 10% bonus + Excellent Benefits

Location

West London

Reporting to

Head of Sustainability & Strategy Deployment

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 for people and the planet.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industry

Food and Beverage Services