Sustainability Manager

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’