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Sustainability Manager
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Role Summary
The Sustainability Manager plays a pivotal role in enhancing the environmental and ethical performance of the fresh produce and goods-not-for-resale (GNFR) supply chains. This role involves developing and implementing strategies, working closely with growers and suppliers, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and driving improvement across sustainability pillars including agricultural practices, packaging, waste, energy use, and ethical sourcing.
The role also encompasses data analysis, stakeholder reporting, and alignment of initiatives with company and customer sustainability objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Sustainability Strategy
Develop and implement sustainability initiatives across the supply chain and GNFR.
Align internal practices with corporate and customer sustainability goals.Supplier & Grower Collaboration
Engage with growers, farms, and suppliers to embed sustainable practices.
Support responsible sourcing and build supply chain resilience.Data Collection & Reporting
Gather environmental and carbon data from suppliers.
Analyse performance against KPIs and sustainability targets.
Report progress to senior leadership and external stakeholders.Compliance & Auditing
Monitor adherence to environmental, social, and ethical standards.
Conduct audits; ensure accurate documentation for certifications and regulations.
Manage Sedex SAQ completion, SMETA audit follow-up, and seasonal risk assessment.
Maintain the annual Modern Slavery Statement.Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve packaging, transport, waste, and resource efficiency.
Promote innovation to reduce environmental impact and improve cost-efficiency.Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate across technical, commercial, supply chain, and operational teams.
Build relationships with customers, certification bodies, and sustainability auditors.Training & Development
Deliver training to internal teams and supply chain partners on sustainability standards.
Promote a culture of continuous learning, awareness, and accountability.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
In-depth understanding of sustainability frameworks, EMS (Environmental Management Systems), and ethical sourcing platforms such as Sedex.
Demonstrated success in delivering sustainability strategies, ideally within fresh produce or agri-food sectors.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Proficient in environmental data analysis and sustainability reporting.
Option for part time could be available
For further information contact Luan at MorePeople on (phone number removed)
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