Sustainability Manager

Müller UK & Ireland; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Sustainability Manager to promote and implement sustainability best practices across its operations. The role involves compliance, coaching, and reporting on sustainability initiatives. This position offers a chance to drive significant environmental impact while working closely with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual bonus

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pension Employer Contribution Scheme

Career development opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and mentoring.
• Extensive knowledge of sustainability standards and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sites to ensure compliance with sustainability standards.
• Develop and manage tools for environmental sustainability.
• Conduct site audits to ensure procedures are effective.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability

Job description

Sustainability Manager / Full-time / UK Travel Required (North West of UK)

We are seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager to collaborate with various sites across Muller UK & Ireland. The role involves promoting and implementing best practices in sustainability, ensuring alignment with established standards and guidelines throughout our UK operations.

Main Responsibilities of the Sustainability Manager

• Partner with sites to ensure compliance with sustainability standards.
• Coach and enable sites to meet audit standards and sustainability goals.
• Develop and manage tools and systems for environmental sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with ISO14001 standards.
• Benchmark performance against internal and external measures.
• Support stakeholders at all levels with sustainability initiatives.
• Identify and address local training needs.
• Drive achievement of targets on the Sustainability Roadmap.
• Coordinate support cycles and report progress to senior leadership.
• Provide technical input for site-level projects and environmental impact assessments.
• Assist with regulator audits and data reporting.
• Conduct site audits to ensure procedures are effective.
• Communicate sustainability initiatives at the site level.
• Represent sustainability in critical meetings and provide leadership.
• Report progress against functional goals to the Sustainability Leadership Team.

Key Requirements of the Sustainability Manager

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring.
• Extensive knowledge of sustainability standards and operational requirements.
• Understanding of legal implications for sites.
• Ability to translate technical requirements for operational teams.
• Collaborative and proactive engagement approach.
• Experience presenting to teams and senior leadership.
• Knowledge of energy and carbon schemes and sustainability reporting.
• Strong coaching, influencing, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to analyse data.

Benefits for the Role

Up to 10% annual bonus, 4 x Life Assurance policy, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), exclusive access to Müller Rewards offering discounts, Business supplied IT equipment, career development opportunities, and free parking.

Contact Details

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ