Environmental and Sustainability Manager

JOB ROLE

We are looking for an Environmental and Sustainability Manager to join our client who is one of the leaders in their sector and are always pushing boundaries within their sector to continue their exceptional growth. This role will be to support the business in creating and implementing a strategy to continue the businesses journey to a net zero pathway by 2030.

As the Sustainability Manager your responsibilities will include:-

• Drive the companies strategy to a net zero pathway by 2030
• Responsible for building on the energy reduction progress in the UK business
• You will lead on everything energy, so must be a great communicator with a genuine passion for sustainability
• Must have a technical mindset as the role involves data and reporting
• Be able to deliver a clear strategy and support the business in their journey to reduce their carbon footprint

Key competencies for this role include:-

• You must have a driving license and access to a vehicle
• Experience in sustainability and driving a culture of it within a business
• Experience in the energy or environmental sectors would be preferred but not essential
• Experience in putting forward plans and ideas to support a NetZero pathway
• Technically minded, with strong experience in reporting and technical analysis
• Strong Excel capabilities - with the willingness and ability to learn further programmes and tools
• Enjoy working with others, including external energy consultants, and taking the team with you on the journey
• A proven track record of delivering carbon reduction projects
• Strong interest in environmental issues
• Proficiency in using MS Office
• Efficient and effective project planning; an element of resourcing and budgeting would be ideal
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Our Client

With over 1,000 employees, a turnover of more than £1.5 billion and ambitious growth plans for the future our client is a leader in its sector
People really are at the heart of success. They have created a culture which supports everybody's individual ambitions, both inside and outside of work, and take an active involvement in communities. They want everybody to be proud of what they do and share in their success.
The commitment to people is the foundation of award-winning culture and efforts haven't gone unnoticed. Our client has been recognised by Great Place to Work since 2012 and awarded an Excellence in Wellbeing status. They are also extremely proud to have been ranked in the top 30 UK best large places to work.
The business approach is underpinned by our core values - Integrity, customer focus and expertise. These values support the whole philosophy and ways of working and they are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Our client have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all and as such we would encourage applications from backgrounds outside the sector.
They recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.
They are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements are in place to support this.

ABOUT US

This role is being handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award winning behavioural leadership recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK. McCarthy is like no other recruitment agency you will have worked with, our difference is our commitment to providing a professional and personalised recruitment service of the highest quality.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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