Sustainability Manager

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in agriculture is seeking an Interim Sustainability Manager to oversee sustainability efforts in poultry and egg production. The ideal candidate has experience in environmental management and can lead initiatives to achieve compliance and sustainability targets. This role offers a daily rate of £450–£500 with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working

Opportunity to impact sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sustainability or environmental management within poultry, egg production, or broader food production/agriculture.
• Strong knowledge of carbon accounting, ESG frameworks, and environmental compliance.
• Confident communicator able to lead change across diverse teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the sustainability strategy across poultry and egg production.
• Manage and monitor sustainability KPIs, including carbon reduction and waste management.
• Oversee carbon footprinting, life cycle assessments (LCA), and ESG reporting.

Skills

Sustainability management

Carbon accounting

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture or related

Job description

Overview

Sustainability Manager Interim Sustainability Manager - Wiltshire – 3 days per week on-site, remainder flexible/hybrid - Day Rate: £450–£500 per day - Contract: Interim / 3+ Months

The Company

Our client is a market leading organisation within the agricultural and food production sector, committed to driving measurable progress in sustainability, environmental stewardship and responsible resource management. As they continue to expand their sustainability strategy and embed carbon reduction and ESG initiatives across the business, they are now seeking an experienced Interim Sustainability Manager with poultry or egg sector experience to provide leadership, guidance, and hands-on project delivery during a key period of development and transition.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sustainability professional with poultry or egg production expertise to play a pivotal role in delivering and managing key environmental and sustainability objectives. Working closely with the board and operational teams, you will ensure that sustainability targets are achieved, compliance standards are met, and meaningful progress is communicated across all business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the organisation’s sustainability and environmental strategy across operations and supply chains, specifically focusing on poultry and egg production systems
• Manage and monitor progress against sustainability KPIs, including carbon reduction, waste management, and energy efficiency
• Oversee completion of carbon footprinting, life cycle assessments (LCA), and ESG reporting for poultry and egg operations
• Support teams in achieving environmental certifications such as ISO 14001, LEAF, Red Tractor Environmental, RSPCA Assured, and other relevant schemes
• Develop internal sustainability reporting tools and engage with external auditors and regulators
• Drive employee engagement and training initiatives to embed sustainability culture across all departments
• Identify and deliver opportunities for carbon sequestration, regenerative farming integration, and resource optimisation within poultry operations
• Liaise with external stakeholders, suppliers, and sustainability partners to ensure collaborative progress toward Net Zero objectives

The Candidate

• Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in sustainability or environmental management within poultry, egg production, or broader food production/agriculture.
• Strong knowledge of carbon accounting, ESG frameworks, and environmental compliance.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confident communicator able to lead change across diverse teams and functions.
• Available for an interim contract and able to work 3 days per week on-site in Wiltshire

The Package

• Day rate: £450–£500 per day
• Flexible / hybrid working for remaining days
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact within a leading sustainability-focused poultry and egg production organisation

How to apply

To apply, please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, at [e-mail].

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