Job Description

Sustainability Manager

Browns Food Group is now one of the UK's leading suppliers of protein products, operating from 8 manufacturing sites and additional storage locations across the UK. This is an exciting new opportunity for a Sustainability Manager who will drive our environmental and sustainability goals.

We are seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager to work with all sites across Browns Food Group. The Sustainability Manager will promote and implement best practice in sustainability, ensuring alignment with established standards and guidelines across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with all sites to ensure compliance with sustainability standards. Coach and enable sites to meet audit standards and sustainability goals. Develop and manage tools and systems for environmental sustainability. Build resilient compliance for EUDR and HREDD. Ensure compliance with ISO14001 standards. Benchmark performance against internal and external measures. Support stakeholders at all levels with sustainability initiatives. Identify and address local training needs. Provide technical input for site-level projects and environmental impact assessments. Assist with regulator audits and data reporting. Conduct site audits to ensure procedures are effective. Communicate sustainability initiatives at the site level. Represent sustainability in critical meetings and provide leadership. Report progress against functional goals to the senior management team.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or a related field. Experience in coaching and mentoring. Extensive knowledge of sustainability standards and operational requirements. Understanding of legal implications for sites. Ability to translate technical requirements for operational teams. Collaborative and proactive engagement approach. Experience presenting to teams and senior leadership. Knowledge of energy and carbon schemes and sustainability reporting. Strong coaching, influencing, and communication skills. Attention to detail and ability to analyse data.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Sanquhar DG4 6RB (preferred)
Work Location: In person