Sustainability and Compliance Officer
An established food processing company with a heritage spanning two centuries is seeking a Sustainability and Compliance Officer to drive environmental initiatives, strengthen health and safety culture, and ensure compliance across its operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead sustainability initiatives, focusing on reducing energy consumption, carbon footprint, water usage, and waste.
* Collect, analyse, and report key environmental and sustainability metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
* Conduct energy and environmental audits across multiple sites to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
* Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, working to maintain legal and ethical best practices.
* Develop and implement health and safety policies, conduct risk assessments, and promote a proactive safety culture.
* Design and deliver training programmes to enhance employee awareness of sustainability and workplace safety.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive continuous improvements in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.
* Cary out regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
Candidate Profile
* Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Health & Safety, or a related field.
* Minimum of two years' experience in sustainability, health and safety, or compliance-related roles.
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in implementing solutions.
* Full clean driver's licence required, with the flexibility to travel between sites operating in chilled environments.
Benefits of the Role
* Opportunity to lead sustainability and compliance initiatives in an industry with a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.
* Career growth potential within a well-established company known for innovation and sustainability.
* Monday to Friday schedule, providing structure and work-life balance.