Sustainability Manager

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a Sustainability Manager to drive green initiatives. The role involves measuring emissions, evaluating suppliers, and implementing sustainable practices, ensuring the company meets its long-term sustainability goals. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and experience leading change in this field.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a depth of knowledge and passion for sustainability.
• Demonstrable experience of leading sustainability change in complex environments.
• Subject matter expertise in Net Zero pathways and Waste & Circularity.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development and implementation of green policies.
• Measure reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from operations.
• Evaluate energy consumption across all businesses.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Stakeholder management

Collaboration skills

Knowledge of sustainability

Influencing skills

Education

Degree in Energy Management

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Sustainable Development

Job description

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Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with an internationally renowned retailer to find a dynamic Sustainability Manager to join their team based at their Head Office in London.

Salary - upto £70k

The Sustainability Manager will spearhead the development and implementation of green policies and initiatives, with a focus on ensuring the long-term sustainability of resources for future generations.

Duties of the Sustainability Manager include:

• Measure the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from operations and supply chain.
• Assess the sustainability practices of suppliers and ensure transparency throughout the supply chain
• Evaluate energy consumption and deficiency across all businesses
• Develop and implement environmentally conscious practices.
• Understand the environmental impact of the business and put in place measures to reduce year on year
• Evaluating suppliers, monitoring supply chain and promoting fair trade practices

We are keen to speak with Sustainability Managers with the following:

• Degree in either Energy Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to influence and secure buy-in
• A depth of knowledge and passion for sustainability, with subject matter expertise in a range of environmental areas including Net Zero pathways and Waste & Circularity
• Demonstrable experience of leading sustainability change in complex environments

Apply now, or to discuss this Sustainability Manager role, please contact Ian Bruce.