Sustainability Manager

ISS; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading name in the UK fresh produce sector is looking for an experienced Sustainability Manager to drive their environmental strategy and achieve net-zero goals. The role involves developing policies, ensuring compliance, and delivering measurable improvements in energy, waste, and emissions. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science and experience with ISO14001 compliance. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, or related field.
• Experience with ISO14001, ESOS, and SECR compliance.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar sustainability or environmental management role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's environmental sustainability strategy.
• Monitor and report on environmental indicators.
• Own and deliver the roadmap to net-zero.
• Conduct audits of energy and waste streams.
• Manage relationships with recycling and waste partners.
• Maintain environmental certifications.
• Assess environmental impact of new processes/products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

ISO14001 compliance

Experience in sustainability management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about driving sustainability and making a real impact? We're looking for an experienced Sustainability Manager to lead our environmental strategy and help us achieve our net-zero goals. In this role, you'll define and implement policies, ensure compliance with legislation and customer requirements, and deliver measurable improvements across energy, waste, and emissions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's environmental sustainability strategy, identifying key impact areas and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and report on environmental indicators (energy, waste, recycling, emissions) and ensure compliance with statutory and customer requirements.
• Own and deliver the roadmap to net-zero, including carbon reduction initiatives and efficiency projects.
• Conduct audits of energy, waste, and recycling streams; implement best practices based on findings.
• Manage relationships with recycling and waste partners, ensuring compliance and integrity.
• Maintain environmental certifications and support compliance with ISO14001, ESOS, and SECR.
• Assess environmental impact of new processes/products and mitigate risks before launch.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, or related field.
• Experience with ISO14001, ESOS, and SECR compliance.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar sustainability or environmental management role.

About the Company

At ISS, we're a leading name in the UK fresh produce sector, known for our commitment to quality, service, and operational excellence. We have just opened our 4th site- so it's an exciting time to join us!

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.