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Sustainable Development Manager, Cork City
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Location:
Cork City, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
a541a8171395
Job Views:
113
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
Responsibilities
1. Close out of the remainder of the Musgrave sustainability fund by the end of 2024.
2. Deliver the net zero 2040 element for independent stores and target of 42% reduction by 2030 including the annual tracking of scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions reduction.
3. Reduce retailer’s energy bills and deliver savings through promotion of instore equipment upgrades such as refrigeration, lighting, solar panels etc.
4. Continue the rollout of solar panels across the Musgrave and independent retailer estate delivering up to 60 projects per year ranging from Centra, SuperValu, Marketplace and Musgrave distribution center sites.
5. Create business cases for delivery of sustainability initiatives in store.
6. Develop strategy and potential rollout plans for future sustainability initiatives (e.g. EV car chargers).
7. Continue energy monitoring of stores to create an up-to-date profile of usage and to derive opportunities to create additional carbon and electricity savings.
8. Prepare and deliver the Musgrave SEAI Better Energy Communities grant each year.
9. Assist retailers in other grants such as the SEAI non-domestic microgeneration grant, SME and Enterprise Ireland grant programs and liaising with relevant state bodies.
10. Managing relations with key sustainability suppliers (solar, refrigeration, lighting) including quality, costs and performance criteria, conducting annual reviews of each supplier.
11. Liaising with the Group Head of Sustainability to help deliver the appropriate elements of the Musgrave Growing Sustainable Everyday strategy.
12. Participate on cross functional teams such as the SuperValu and Centra sustainability working groups, retailer profitability, Musgrave Energy Transformation among others.
13. Ensure the entire Store Development team is up to speed on sustainability measures and what is needed to deliver net zero 2040.
14. Develop and maintain relationships with our retail partners and engender a clear understanding and appreciation of the Musgrave model with retailers.
15. Lead and develop a high performing sustainability team ensuring that appropriate development and succession management systems are in operation.
16. Assisting the Store Development operations manager in ensuring we maintain our high levels of sustainable engagement scores within the team.
The ideal candidate:
1. Third Level qualification in Environmental Science / Engineering / Construction or Project Management / Sustainability / Commerce / Business.
2. Large scale rollouts delivering commercial return.
3. Commercial acumen in ensuring delivery of business cases.
4. Managing multiple suppliers and projects.
5. Good Communicator.
6. Financial Acumen.
7. Computer literate in MS Excel, Project and Word.
8. Delivery of projects on time and within budget.
9. Roll out of Cost Saving Initiatives.
10. Delivering Results.
Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.
Musgrave operates a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the office and working remotely. Occasional business travel to other locations will also be required.
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