Job Description

Asahi UK (AUK), part of Asahi Europe & International Ltd, aims to enrich consumer experiences through innovation, high-quality service and an exceptional portfolio of premium beer, ale and cider brands including, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Meantime, Fuller's London Pride and Cornish Orchards. Our aim is to be the leading super premium beer business in the UK, through a brand mix that creates a compelling proposition. At AUK we operate as an end to end business unit responsible for sales, marketing, customer operations, production, supply chain and wholesale operations in the UK & Ireland. For further information, visit www.asahibeer.co.ukAsahi Europe & International is a subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings Ltd, a global beverage and food company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. Employing
12,000 people, Asahi Europe & International is the custodian for leading super premium lager brands Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, Asahi Super Dry, plus international Czech lager brands, Pilsner Urquell and Kozel. The business has world-class brewing and production facilities in 8 markets - UK, NL, ITL, PL, CZ, SK, HU, RO. In most of these markets, we are the leading brewer with full portfolio of famous brands. Commercial operations in other parts of Europe, USA, Canada, LatAm, Africa and Asia are served through our global distribution network. With state-of-the-art facilities, some of the best brewers in the world, quality ingredients, and a culture based on innovation and collaboration, Asahi offers the best quality of beer to beer lovers worldwide. More information can be found at www.asahiinternational.comKey Purpose StatementThe Asahi UK business is looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to help drive our sustainability agenda. The successful candidate will play a cross-functional role, working closely with internal stakeholders throughout the business, as well as external partners, to support the strategic planning and delivery of our sustainability programme and associated activity - with a key focus on the manufacturing and supply chain environment. The role will require specialist technical knowledge and capability in sustainable business management and practice, gathered either through career experience or vocational/further education.Key accountabilities

• To play an important role in the delivery of the UK sustainability programme - including supporting the development/evolution of the strategy, identifying key actions and helping to ensure integration across functions
• The Sustainability Manager will work independently and as part of a small Corporate Affairs team, with regular input from the European sustainability community.
• Immersion within the operational sections of the business, including manufacturing sites and logistics network to map and analyse the challenges and opportunities for reaching sustainability goals
• Internal coordination and data management required to monitor and report the business's footprint and meet wider environmental reporting requirements
• Make informed recommendations and build the business case for action and investment needs
• Input to preparations and to support the business's regulatory compliance including ESOS, TCFD and UK SRS
• Support the business to deliver successful sustainability communications across audiences, including engagement with external stakeholders and customers
• Be an authority on brand and corporate sustainability communications
• Stakeholder management and presentation - internal and external
• Be the ambassador for sustainability in business, communicating the agenda to build support across all levels and departments.
• Promote a culture of environmental awareness across the business, coordinating education for colleagues on the topic to build expertise.

Competencies and Behaviours required:Essential:

• Demonstrable passion for sustainability
• Strong, direct experience and expertise in both operational and general business sustainability, via career and/or education
• Strong interpersonal skills to build working relationships across all parts of the business and impactful partnerships with external parties
• Ability to distil and manage complex information
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative and influencing skills with an ability to communicate at all levels; both written and verbal

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of sustainable practices and challenges within manufacturing and supply chain logistics
• Understanding of business operations, commercial landscape and external market factors to recommend actions that build or protect value
• Experience or knowledge of the Food and Drink sector, in particular sustainable agriculture and ingredient sourcing.
• Good project management skills with proven experience in developing and implementing waste and energy plans and programs - would be a distinct advantage
• Interest and experience of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the round, helping businesses act with purpose to make a positive impact to society and the communities where they operate

Experience Required:Essential:

• Excellent IT skills
• Experienced in Microsoft Excel and data management
• Ability to analyse data and information to present in a accessible way for stakeholders
• Functional knowledge of technical energy and/or environmental management/governance i.e. key accreditations needed in the operating environment
• Project management experience / capability

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of sustainability standards such as Green House Gas Protocol, TCFD and legislative landscape
• Ability to measure and assess energy, water and waste usage, and our carbon footprint across scope 1, 2 and 3
• Understanding of Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Key attributes of the successful person:

• Passion for sustainability
• Enthusiasm and energy
• Flexible and agile to adapt to a fast change landscape
• Strong attention to detail
• Confidence and conviction to present views and put plans into action
• Self-starter - ability to manage own agenda and drive outcomes

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.

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