Sustainability Manager

Get Hired; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a passionate Sustainability Manager in Telford to develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy across UK operations. This role involves monitoring environmental performance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various teams to drive sustainable practices. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science or a related field, along with experience in sustainability management. The position offers a competitive benefits package including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 1 day for birthday

Employer pension contribution

Cash plan and discount benefit scheme

Annual bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sustainability or environmental management role.
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU environmental regulations and sustainability frameworks.
• Experience in data reporting and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a UK-wide sustainability strategy.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance.
• Lead initiatives to improve resource efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with UK and EU environmental legislation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Passion for sustainability

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking a passionate and strategic Sustainability Manager to lead and develop their environmental and sustainability agenda across UK operations and contribute to global initiatives. This role will be pivotal in embedding sustainable practices, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and driving continuous improvement in line with their corporate ESG goals.,

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a UK-wide sustainability strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance, including carbon footprint, energy usage, waste reduction, and recycling.
• Lead initiatives to improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact across manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Procurement, R&D, and Marketing to integrate sustainability into business processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK and EU environmental legislation and industry standards.
• Represent the company in sustainability forums, industry groups, and with external stakeholders.
• Prepare ESG reports and contribute to sustainability disclosures for customers and regulatory bodies.
• Support the UK Sales Strategy and create sales opportunities through retailer and brand engagement.
• Support product innovation with a focus on circular economy principles and sustainable design.
• Manage sustainability certificates (Ecovadis, ASI, Sedex, GHG protocol, SBTi).

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in a sustainability or environmental management role, ideally within manufacturing or packaging.
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU environmental regulations and sustainability frameworks (e.g., ISO 14001, GHG Protocol, CDP, SECR).
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical mindset with experience in data reporting and performance tracking.
• Passion for sustainability and ability to influence change at all levels.
• Drive employee engagement and training on sustainability topics.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in aluminium or food packaging industries.
• Familiarity with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and carbon accounting tools.
• Knowledge of ESG reporting standards and customer sustainability requirements.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day for birthday.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Cash plan and discount benefit scheme.
• Annual bonus based on performance.

If you have experience as a Sustainability Manager, ESG Manager, Sustainability Lead, ESG Lead, Corporate Sustainability Manager, or Responsible Business Manager, this role offers an excellent next step.