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Environmental & Sustainability Lead (ESG Lead)

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester, City of Leicester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Environmental & Sustainability Lead (ESG Lead)

Job Description:

Department: SHEQ
Hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), contributory pension scheme

About the Role

Are you passionate about driving real change in environmental and sustainability practices? We’re looking for an Environmental & Sustainability Officer to lead our efforts in achieving our Net Zero goals and embedding sustainability throughout our operations and supply chain.

This is a pivotal role where you’ll act as the company’s subject matter expert on all things environmental and ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance). You’ll design and deliver impactful strategies, ensure compliance with legislation, and collaborate across all departments — from production and procurement to marketing and senior leadership — to create measurable, lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

  * Lead the development and implementation of our sustainability and ESG strategy, aligning it with business goals and Net Zero commitments.

  * Oversee and enhance our Environmental Management System (EMS) to maintain ISO 14001 certification.

  * Monitor environmental compliance and advise on evolving legislation and best practice.

  * Manage greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, emissions reporting, and carbon reduction initiatives (Scope 1, 2, and 3).

  * Support energy efficiency, waste reduction, and recycling programmes across the business.

  * Analyse and report on sustainability and ESG data for internal and external stakeholders.

  * Embed sustainable principles within procurement and supplier management processes.

  * Drive employee engagement through awareness campaigns, workshops, and training sessions.

  * Represent the company at sustainability events, forums, and industry networks.

About You

You’re a strategic and proactive professional with a genuine passion for sustainability and continuous improvement. You combine strong technical knowledge with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to influence and inspire others.

Essential:

  * Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.

  * Proven experience in sustainability, ESG, or environmental management within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

  * Strong understanding of environmental legislation, carbon accounting standards, and ESG frameworks.

  * Experience managing sustainability data and reporting tools (e.g. GHG Protocol, CDP, EcoVadis).

Desirable:

  * Professional membership of IEMA, CIWEM, or similar recognised body.

  * Experience leading ISO 14001 implementation or certification projects.

  * Project management and/or grant funding experience

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