Circular Packaging & Sustainability Leader

Re Turn; Clondalkin; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Pension scheme

Well-being portal

Subsidised canteen

Descripción de la vacante

Re-turn is Ireland’s not-for-profit steward of the Deposit Return Scheme. We are seeking a strategic sustainability leader to drive packaging recyclability, DF R adoption and stakeholder collaboration across producers, regulators and recyclers.

You will shape long-term sustainability initiatives, oversee producer-facing programs, and ensure compliance with evolving EU and national packaging legislation, while delivering measurable environmental impact.

Formación

• Bachelor-level degree or higher in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Packaging Technology, Materials Science, Chemistry or Business.
• Experience in sustainability, packaging, recycling, waste management, FMCG, producer responsibility, manufacturing, or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of circular economy principles and packaging sustainability.
• Experience leading a Producer team and managing HR processes, performance and planning.
• Experience engaging with external stakeholders and influencing organisations to deliver change.
• Knowledge of packaging materials (PET, aluminium, glass, paper) and related packaging formats.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with Design for Recycling (DfR) frameworks and packaging assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of EU environmental legislation including PPWR, SUP Directive, EPR and waste regulations.
• Experience with quality management systems, material specifications or compliance frameworks.
• Understanding of recycling technologies, sorting systems and reverse vending technologies.
• Experience with recycled-content requirements, food-contact compliance or certification schemes.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting, carbon reduction initiatives or sustainability strategy development.
• Working knowledge of packaging traceability, product data management or barcode-based systems.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership on producer-facing sustainability initiatives and drive changes across the value chain.
• Drive improved packaging recyclability and circularity through DF R principles and engagement with producers.
• Ensure new products and packaging meet technical, operational and sustainability requirements.
• Improve material quality outcomes by reducing contamination and increasing recovered material value.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching and structured training.
• Support producer adoption of sustainable packaging innovations that enhance recyclability and recycled content.
• Collaborate with producers, retailers, recyclers and regulators to advance circular economy objectives.
• Prepare for emerging legislation and ensure readiness for future obligations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Packaging sustainability

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

DfR frameworks

Packaging assessment

EU environmental legislation

Quality management systems

Recycling technologies

Educación

Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Packaging Technology, Materials Science, Chemistry, Business

Descripción del empleo

Re-turn is Ireland’s not-for-profit steward of the Deposit Return Scheme. We are seeking a strategic sustainability leader to drive packaging recyclability, DF R adoption and stakeholder collaboration across producers, regulators and recyclers.

You will shape long-term sustainability initiatives, oversee producer-facing programs, and ensure compliance with evolving EU and national packaging legislation, while delivering measurable environmental impact.