Environmental Sustainability Manager in Northamptonshire

Environmental Sustainability Manager

Northamptonshire | £55,000 - £65,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Private Medical

Most businesses talk about sustainability.

This one is already investing in it and looking for the right person to help drive it forward.

I'm working with a well-established food manufacturer looking for an Environmental Sustainability Manager to influence environmental performance across sites in the UK.

Reporting to the Group Head of Health, Safety & Environment, you'll take a leading role in developing sustainability initiatives that create real business impact. From carbon reduction and environmental compliance through to packaging, energy, water and waste management, you'll be at the heart of the company's sustainability journey.

This is a role for someone who enjoys building relationships, influencing decisions and turning sustainability plans into practical actions.

What's in it for you?

• £55,000 - £65,000 salary depending on experience
• £6,000 car allowance
• Private medical cover
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Regular exposure to senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders
• Opportunity to help shape the future sustainability roadmap of the business

What you'll need

• Experience within Sustainability, Environmental, ESG or Energy Management
• Manufacturing, FMCG or food production experience
• Knowledge of carbon reporting, environmental compliance and sustainability legislation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)

• Leading Scope 1 and 2 reporting whilst supporting the development of the group's Scope 3 approach
• Driving improvements in carbon, energy, water, waste and packaging performance
• Leading EcoVadis, customer sustainability requirements and environmental reporting
• Supporting the development of ISO 14001 aligned environmental management systems
• Monitoring environmental legislation including EPR, PPWR and Plastic Packaging Tax requirements
• Working closely with operational teams to identify and deliver environmental improvements across multiple sites

Where you'll be doing it

You'll spend time across the group's UK sites.

You'll be joining a business that's committed to making meaningful progress in sustainability. The role offers genuine visibility, variety and the chance to see the impact of your work first-hand, from the factory floor through to the boardroom.

What next?

Interested?

Give me, Dovile, a call on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed), or email (url removed), and I'll be happy to tell you more about the opportunity.

Alternatively, apply today and I'll be in touch shortly.