Sustainability & Innovation Manager - Farnworth, United Kingdom - KPI Recruiting

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Farnworth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Sustainability & Innovation Manager for a well-established and growing distribution company in the Bolton area.

This role will involve conducting market analysis and fully leveraging negotiations to proactivelydrive sustainability and innovation products and services within the business.

Experience/Qualifications

  • Minimum requirement: BSc honours degree or equivalent ideally in sustainability, procurement, or business management.
  • Minimum of 2 years continuous practical experience in a sustainability/environmental role.

Duties will include:

  • Designing, developing, and leading a Sustainability Strategy to ensure the business remains competitive, grow, and innovate (including responsible sourcing, reduce waste and emissions, closed loop processes, modern slavery policy, diversity, equality andinclusion programs etc).
  • Implementing and managing Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) standards ensuring systems are in place to identify risks and growth opportunities within the business.
  • Measuring and analysing sustainability metrics and reporting on performance against targets.
  • Close liaison with internal teams and committees, leading on sustainability and innovative approaches to contribute to the continuous improvement culture and competitive positioning of the group.
  • Responsible for business certifications and accreditations.
  • Encouraging a vision and culture of sustainable decision making throughout the organisation.
  • Interacting and negotiating with external stakeholders and coordinating projects on new concepts.
  • Presenting concepts to the membership on behalf of internal committees.
  • Utilising skills and knowledge to drive innovation and help the organisation adopt change effectively.
  • Researching the market, attending exhibitions and networking.
  • Supporting national accounts with sustainability and innovation tender responses.
  • Updating and maintaining records and diaries where applicable.
  • Attending and proactively participating in Committee Meetings, which may be off site and could require overnight attendance.

Hours:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm


Salary:
£35,000 per annum


Benefits:


  • 22 days annual leave + BH (rising each year up to 25)
  • Free car parking
  • Company pension scheme

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