Sustainability Technologist

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Sustainability Technologist in Lincolnshire. The role involves championing sustainability strategy, leading projects, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates need strong communication skills and proficiency in data analysis. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to impact sustainability in the food industry.

Qualifications

• Understanding of environmental regulations and standards.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work on own initiative while managing multiple projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion the sustainability strategy and coordinate action plans.
• Collect, analyse, and report key environmental data.
• Support environmental risk assessments and policy development.
• Lead sustainability projects from field to factory.
• Deliver the Net Zero roadmap and identify innovation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with UK and EU environmental legislation.

Skills

Understanding of environmental regulations

Proficiency with MS Office

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Job description

Sustainability Technologist

Permanent | Lincolnshire

£30,000 - £35,000 d.o.e

Are you passionate about sustainability, the environment, and making a real impact in the food industry? We're looking for a Sustainability Technologist to join our clients forward-thinking team - driving sustainability and Net Zero ambitions across the supply chain, operations, and supplier network.

What You'll Be Doing as the Sustainability Technologist

• Champion the sustainability strategy, coordinating action plans and tracking progress to deliver measurable improvements across environmental, ethical, and operational areas.
• Collect, analyse, and report key environmental data, including carbon metrics, water usage, waste reduction, and energy performance - helping the business stay on track with the Scope 3 targets.
• Collaborate across departments and supply chain partners, supporting environmental risk assessments, policy development, and audit readiness.
• Lead sustainability projects from field to factory, working closely with growers, production, and commercial teams to embed best practice and reduce our environmental footprint.
• Support the delivery of the Net Zero roadmap, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement through data‑led insight.
• Keep us ahead of compliance, ensuring alignment with evolving UK and EU environmental legislation, customer standards, and retailer sustainability commitments.
• Research and recommend new technologies, materials, and initiatives that enhance sustainable performance and supply chain resilience.
• Engage and inspire teams across the business, driving awareness, collaboration, and accountability to meet the sustainability goals.

What You'll Need as the Sustainability Technologist

• An understanding of environmental regulations and standards.
• A proficiency with MS Office products, particularly Excel.
• Able to focus effectively on the task in hand and deliver to agreed timescales.
• A flexible outlook in respect of duties and tasks and able to work on own initiative but managing multiple projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels internally and externally.
• Ability to travel both within the UK and overseas if required.
• Full UK working rights - no visas available.

If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information