Job Description

About the role

WANTED:

GOT A THING FOR SUSTAINABILITY? Love ice cream? We are looking for A SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER to join our fast growing and innovative ice cream brand for a fixed term, part-time maternity cover role.

COMPANY:

NORTHERN BLC is a fast-growing brand, manufacturing the highest quality, natural ice cream. We do things differently. We LOVE ice cream and we are passionate about making it the best. We work hard to achieve our goals but we have fun whilst we do it. Sustainability's always been at the heart of what we do at NORTHERN BLC. Not in a buzzword. Greenwash-y way, but in the real sense: making small, meaningful changes behind the scenes that help us do the things the right way, for the right reasons.

ROLE:

We're proud of the progress we've made so far, but we're not done yet. We're still at the beginning of our journey. Our sustainability lead is heading off on maternity, and we're looking for someone to keep our sustainability journey moving whilst she's away.



You'll keep our ESG goals on track, keep projects ticking along and ideas flowing across the business. It's about progress, not perfection and leading the agenda as part of a team that truly cares about doing the right thing.

FOCUS AREAS:

Keep ESG goals on track. Monitor and report on key sustainability metrics (carbon, packaging, energy use, waste), ensuring we stay aligned with company objectives. Lead ongoing sustainability projects, from packaging innovation and supplier engagement to waste reduction and community initiatives. Maintain and support any assessment or certification progress, keeping documentation up to date, tracking improvements, and contributing to future recertification efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally, working closely with production, operations, marketing, and leadership to embed sustainable thinking into everything we do. Engage stakeholders inside and out. Communicate sustainability progress and priorities with both internal teams and external partners, helping to build shared understanding and momentum. Champion sustainability internally, bringing the team along on the journey through updates, workshops, and storytelling. Stay curious and forward-thinking. Keep an eye on new trends, materials, and opportunities to help NORTHERN BLC continue leading responsibly.




This is a part-time, 12-month maternity cover role starting January/February 2026 (approx. 3-4 days a week, Leeds-based. Flexible hours).

IDEAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

// Experience in sustainability or ESG project management.



// Strong understanding of environmental impact measurement and reporting, including carbon footprinting, waste reduction, and sustainable sourcing.



// Confident communicator and collaborator -- able to engage and influence both internal teams and external partners (suppliers, industry networks, consultants, etc.).



// Hands-on and proactive, comfortable balancing strategic work with rolling up your sleeves to get things done.



// Analytical and organised, with the ability to track progress, interpret data, and turn insights into meaningful actions.



// Values-driven mindset - someone who genuinely believes in making business a force for good, not just ticking boxes.



// Good presentation, planning & communication skills



// Passion, energy and a "will do" attitude



// Confident & self-motivated



// A people person- and a team player

LOCATION:

Office based at our HQ in Leeds. Hybrid working available and we are happy to discuss flexible working hours.

PACKAGE:

// Good package available 30-40K (pro-rata)



// 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata)





This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most exciting new food brands in the market. You'll be working with a small passionate team of people and helping to shape our future.

Love Ice Cream? Driven? Passionate about sustainability?

If you think you have the right characteristics to join our team get in touch.

About us

NORTHERN BLC is a fast growing brand, manufacturing the highest quality, natural ice cream. We do things differently. We LOVE ice cream and we are passionate about making it the best. We work hard to achieve our goals but we have fun whilst we do it.



Since 2014, we've worked hard to make that happen -- and have become real experts when it comes to ice cream. We've created some truly exciting, innovative flavour profiles as well as perfecting our plant-based ice cream range that continues to evolve.



We didn't set out to be disruptors, but we're bold in our convictions. We're not afraid to try new things or challenge the status quo in the pursuit of the best product out there. We love what we do and we're good at it. It's ice cream, done right.

Rewards and Benefits

We've created a benefits package that is designed to support you and reward your hard work. Every employee (subject to completion of probation) is automatically entitled to:
Discounts: Save on high street shopping, travel, and cinema tickets Free parking: Free parking at our sites Confidential support and counselling: Access to free confidential support and counselling Employee saving scheme: Access to an employee saving scheme Pension scheme: Access to a pension scheme * A minimum of 28 days holiday entitlement