Sustainability Lead

Sustainability Lead
Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a real difference? Our client, who are leaders in their field and have an excellent reputation, are seeking a dynamic individual to take on the role of Sustainability Lead. Committed to positive change and building a sustainable supply chain, our client believes that sustainability is a critical component of improving not only their own business performance but also their customers.
This is a full-time permanent position based in Horsforth, Leeds. Salary is £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience plus excellent benefits including 23 days holiday + stats, generous bonus scheme and free on-site parking.
As the Sustainability Lead, you'll be instrumental in shaping sustainability strategy and driving innovative initiatives. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive change and reduce the environmental impact of the business and their customers activities. You will be at the forefront of our clients sustainability efforts to implement cutting-edge solutions and inspire others to embrace sustainability.
Responsibilities:
Lead the implementation of a sustainability framework, managing targets and KPIs effectively.
Collaborate with senior leadership to refine the carbon reduction roadmap.
Develop quantitative targets across departments and foster a culture of increased sustainability focus.
Provide day-to-day technical support and internal training, ensuring all staff are well-versed in sustainability practices.
Create engaging content for the sustainability knowledge hub, including whitepapers, articles, and social media posts.
Drive the creation of our clients annual sustainability report.
Support the sales team in effectively communicating sustainability efforts to customers.
Bring forth innovative ideas and lead discussions on sustainability enhancements.
Organise and facilitate company webinars on sustainability topics.
Ensure compliance with relevant sustainability regulations and manage certifications and reporting requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address sustainability issues throughout operations, supply chain, and products/services.
Requirements:
Previous experience in a similar role
Proven experience in sustainability strategy development
Familiarity with sustainability certifications (e.g. EcoVadis, B Corp, ISO14001) and regulations such as the Plastic Tax and EPR.
Passion for sustainability and a drive to effect positive change.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Well organised and a confident demeanour
If you are passionate about sustainability, we would love to hear from you! Apply via the link provided or contact Kitty at Unity Resourcing.
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