Sustainability Technologist

D R Newitt & Associates; Margate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Sustainability Technologist to join a fresh produce and food sector partner. You will provide specialist expertise within the technical team to assess and reduce the environmental impact across the business and its supply chain.

You will support development and implementation of resource efficiency strategies, regulatory compliance, and innovative sustainability solutions, coordinating with growers and suppliers and reporting

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental regulations and standards.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., WRAP) is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Sustainability Strategy: support updating and tracking the company's sustainability strategy and KPIs.
• Environmental Management: assist with LEAF-like standards, data capture, and supplier/environmental risk assessments.
• Compliance & Reporting: ensure regulatory compliance and timely data submissions.
• Research & Innovation: explore new technologies and green strategies for site and grower projects.
• Collaboration: work with customers, suppliers, and regulators to drive sustainability improvements.

Skills

Sustainability

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sustainability Technologist

Near Margate, Kent

About the Role

We are partnering with an innovative, leading business in the fresh produce and food sector to find a dedicated Sustainability Technologist. In this role, you will provide specialist expertise and coordination within the technical team to assess and reduce the environmental impact of the business and its supply chain. You will support the development and implementation of strategies for resource efficiency, regulatory compliance, and driving innovative sustainability solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Sustainability Strategy: Help implement and update the company's sustainability strategy, coordinate the internal green team (Grown-on Purpose Team), track environmental KPIs, and manage carbon data reporting, including Scope 3 measurements.
• Environmental Management: Support site environmental tasks such as LEAF audit standards, farmer liaison, data capture, reporting, supply chain environmental risk assessments, and environmental impact/cost assessments.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, keep up-to-date with UK, EU, and international regulations, track customer requirements, and manage accurate, timely external data submissions.
• Research & Innovation: Research and recommend new technologies and green strategies, support performance improvement projects, and act as a main point of contact for allocated site and grower projects.
• Collaboration: Partner with customers, suppliers, external partners, and regulatory agencies to promote sustainability goals and drive improvements across the supply base.

Key Requirements & Skills

• Experience & Knowledge: A strong understanding of environmental regulations and standards. Familiarity with fresh produce production or sustainability reporting frameworks (such as Manufacture 2030 or WRAP) is a distinct advantage.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Core Competencies: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills with a methodical, detail-oriented approach.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team.
• Work Style: Highly organised, flexible, able to work on your own initiative, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Please Note - There are NO local transport options so you'll need your own transport