Sustainability Manager

St Austell Brewery; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Discount on food & drink in managedPIs

Staff discounts in Visitors Centre

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Health plan

Career development opportunities

Employee forums and participation

Learning platform access

Job summary

St Austell Brewery is seeking a Sustainability Manager to lead Crafting a Brighter Future, the company-wide sustainability strategy, and to drive its integration across all operations from pubs to production.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, manage ESG reporting, data collection and compliance, monitor targets, and champion initiatives that deliver environmental and social value while supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability, ESG or responsible business.
• Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks, reporting requirements and best practice.
• Experience collecting, analysing and interpreting data to drive decision making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to influence and challenge constructively at all levels of an organisation.
• Strong project management skills and a track record of delivering initiatives through to completion.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with a genuine passion for sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery and ongoing development of Crafting a Brighter Future, our sustainability strategy.
• Driving engagement across the business, embedding sustainability into operations and long-term planning.
• Managing sustainability reporting, data collection and compliance, including annual reporting and carbon disclosures.
• Monitoring performance against ESG targets and providing regular updates to leadership and the Board.
• Working with business teams to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Assisting with risk management by identifying sustainability risks, trends and legislation.
• Acting as the internal subject matter expert for sustainability and ESG matters.
• Delivering training and communications to build understanding and action.
• Managing sustainability events, awards and industry submissions to enhance our profile.
• Collaborating with colleagues, suppliers and partners to drive positive environmental and social impact.
• Leading ESG reporting and compliance while engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Building capability and inspiring action toward net-zero and broader goals.
• Communicating progress and achievements internally and externally.
• Custodian of the sustainability story and reputation.

Skills

Sustainability

ESG

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Influence senior stakeholders

Communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

Experience more with St Austell Brewery and play a key role shaping the future of one of the South West's most iconic businesses

For over 175 years, St Austell Brewery has been crafting quality beers, running award-winning pubs and serving communities across the South West. Today, we're a leading brewing, hospitality and drinkswholesale business, united by a shared purpose:brewing great experiences for generations to come. Through our commitment to sustainability and forming strong partnerships, we're helping to protect the people, places and communities that make our region special.

We're looking for a Sustainability Manager to take ownership and leadership of Crafting a Brighter Future, our company wide sustainability strategy which has been central to how we do business since its launch last year.

If you're passionate about turning strategy into action, influencing people at every level of an organisation, and using sustainability to create business, environmental and social value, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the delivery and ongoing development of Crafting a Brighter Future, our sustainability strategy.
• Driving engagement across the business, ensuring sustainability is embedded into day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
• Managing sustainability reporting, datacollectionand compliance requirements, including annual reporting and carbon disclosures.
• Monitoring performance against agreed ESG and sustainability targets and providing regular updates to leadership and the Board.
• Working alongside business teams to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Supporting risk management by identifying sustainability related risks, trends and emerging legislation.
• Acting as the internal subject matter expert for sustainability and ESG matters.
• Delivering training, awareness programmes and communications that build understanding and inspire action.
• Managing sustainability events, awards and industry submissions to enhance our profile and reputation.
• Working with colleagues, suppliers and business partners to drive positive environmental and social impact across our value chain.
• Leading ESG reporting and compliance while influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Building capability, helping colleagues understand their role, and inspiring action towards net zero ambitions and wider sustainability goals.
• Confidently communicating sustainability progress and achievements internally and externally.
• A custodian of the sustainability story, strengthening reputation as a responsible business.

About You

You'll be someone who enjoys bringing people together around a shared purpose. You're comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, but equally happy rolling up your sleeves to work alongside operational teams to make things happen.

• Experience in sustainability, ESG or responsible business, either in house or consultancy.
• A strong understanding of sustainability frameworks, reporting requirements and best practice.
• Experience collecting, analysing and interpreting data to drive decision making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to influence and challenge constructively at all levels of an organisation.
• Strong project management skills and a track record of delivering initiatives through to completion.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with a genuine passion for sustainability.

What we offer in return:

• Company bonus scheme
• 30% discount on food & drink within our managed pubs
• 30% off in our Visitors Centre shop including brands like Yeti, St. Eval, Atlantic blankets
• 50% discount on accommodation within the managed estate
• Fantastic training & career development opportunities
• Pension Scheme - 4% Employee and Employer or increase to 5%
• Cycle to work scheme
• Westfield Health cash plan – Claim money back for Dental, Eye Care, Physio etc.
• Westfield Rewards – Shopping rewards
• Have a voice in shaping our workplace through employee-led forums and working groups, influencing policies, and initiatives
• Access to Thrive, our learning platform packed with training, resources and development opportunities,
• Clear career pathways designed to help you grow

Additional Information

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.