Environmental and Sustainability Manager
Leading Multi site Manufacturer / Greater Manchester / Excellent Salary + Benefits + Bonus Potential
Are you passionate about driving sustainability in industrial settings? We are looking for a candidate who wants to make a real impact in shaping a greener future for manufacturing. We’re looking for an Environmental and Sustainability Manager to develop an environmental strategy and ensure the operations meet and exceed regulatory and ethical standards.
The Client
A forward-thinking manufacturing business committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability. With a strong reputation in the industry and a growing global footprint, they are on a mission to reduce their environmental impact and create more sustainable processes across all areas of operations.
The Role
As Environmental and Sustainability Manager, you will play a key strategic and hands-on role in embedding sustainability throughout the business. Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll lead environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement programs across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the company’s environmental and sustainability strategy.
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and reporting requirements.
- Lead internal audits and manage external environmental assessments.
- Drive resource efficiency initiatives (energy, water, waste, emissions)
- Collaborate with operations, R&D, and supply chain teams to improve sustainability performance.
- Work with Commercial & Marketing to create customer engagement.
- Prepare sustainability reports and maintain environmental KPIs.
- Support employee engagement and training on environmental best practices.
- Monitor emerging regulations, industry trends, and innovations.
What We’re Looking For
- 3 years plus experience in an environmental/sustainability role within a manufacturing or industrial setting
- Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, ISO 14001, and sustainability frameworks
- Project management experience with the ability to lead change across teams.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field
What is in it for you.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Chance to lead meaningful change in a dynamic, growing business.
- Supportive team culture and investment in your professional development
- Opportunity to start and shape the company’s long-term sustainability roadmap.
