Group Sustainability & Environment Manager

A well-established, multi-site food manufacturing group are looking for a new addition to their team - Group Sustainability & Environment Manager.

This is a newly shaped opportunity to lead sustainability strategy across the business and turn ambition into measurable progress.

The role

Working across sites and functions, you'll lead the development and delivery of the Group's sustainability and environmental strategy, reducing environmental impact while meeting the expectations of customers, colleagues and stakeholders. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and driving the Group-wide sustainability and environmental strategy
• Leading initiatives across carbon reduction, energy, water, waste and sustainable packaging
• Supporting the business on environmental legislation and compliance
• Building robust sustainability reporting and data systems to track progress
• Partnering with customers, suppliers and external organisations to strengthen sustainability credentials and performance
• Supporting environmental audits, continuous improvement and the future development of an ISO 14001-aligned management system
• Building a sustainability culture where colleagues at every level contribute
• Travel to Scunthorpe and Northern Ireland

What you'll bring

• Experience leading environmental or sustainability programmes within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or a similar environment
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, sustainability reporting and emerging environmental challenges
• Confidence working with data and translating insight into action
• Strong stakeholder skills, engaging with everyone from operational teams to senior leaders
• A collaborative, curious approach and a genuine drive to make an impact

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 25 days' annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 additional days after probation
• Employee Assistance Programme (mental health, financial and practical support)
• Subsidised canteen and staff shop
• Free onsite parking

If your experience aligns and you'd like to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please apply contact us Zest Recruitment on 01780 483999.