Do you have experience lead sustainability initiatives?
If so, this position could be perfect for you! Our client is an innovator within the metal forming industry supporting many blue-chip organisations for decades. They are looking for a Sustainability Manager to join the company and help support and advice the business in how to reduce their carbon footprint and achieve NETzero.
Sustainability Manager
Fulltime, Permanent
£60,000 - £80,000 DOE
Birmingham
Sustainability Manager
Job Description
- You will advise and support the Group on all sustainability related matters.
- Collate, review, and analyse sustainability related data, metrics, and reports to identify issues and potential opportunities for improvement within the business.
- Support both internal & external stakeholders regarding sustainability issues. Including ESG/CSG related questionnaires. For example: - Ecovadis, CHAS, Considerate Construction etc.
- Make sure that the business is meets sustainability legal/regulatory requirements.
- Identify areas to develop sustainability within the Group.
- Work with the Director of HSE and Board of Directors to define a clear vision and strategy on sustainability with a Net Zero Plan.
- Implement sustainability strategies across the Group. Therefore, making products and production processes more sustainable.
- Monitor compliance with environmental and social standards.
- Integrate sustainability goals into business management processes.
- Identify, support, and lead the Group's application for sustainability and carbon reduction accreditation, standards, and codes of practices.
- Work with the HSE team to develop the Group's Environmental Management System (EMS). As well as supporting the ISO14001 (Environmental Management) and lead the BES6001 (Responsible Sourcing) accreditation.
- Lead and develop the Group's Environmental Product Declarations (EPD's)
- Lead ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) audits, driving the business towards energy/fuel reduction, sustainable replacements, and self-generation.
- Present sustainability reports to the Group's leadership team.
- Set an example for all employees within the Group. Demonstrate a positive commitment to sustainability. Exhibit excellent work ethics and habits.
Sustainability Manager
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
- A degree or equivalent in environmental science economics or engineering
- A master's degree within Sustainability Management would be desirablr.
Skills and Knowledge
- Demonstrated knowledge of sustainable business principles and experience related to operational implementation and practice in a commercial setting.
- Demonstrate sustained continued professional development (CPD) resulting in an up-to-date understanding and awareness of the latest Sustainability trends and topics.
- Lead and demonstrates commitment to the Group's Corporate Values
- Demonstrated success at managing complex initiatives from concept.
- Ability to own and manage complex projects with a high level of independence.
- Understand sustainability accreditation, standards, and codes of practices.
Sustainability Manager
Company Benefits
- Annual Leave and Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Free Car Parking
- Death in Service Benefit
If you feel you're a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply'