Reporting to: Director of Global Purchasing, Merchandising and Compliance, with a dotted reporting line to the Senior ESG Officer of our parent company, The Pebble Group plc.
About Brand Addition
At Brand Addition, we create branded products that help global brands build culture, awareness, and meaningful connections with their target audience. We believe great products must also be responsible. Thats why were seeking a passionate and strategic Sustainability Manager to lead our sustainability journey across the business.
Why This Role Matters
Behaving responsibly is central to our values. Were committed to doing the right thing for our clients, our people, our communities, and our shareholdersand we know theres always more we can do. This role plays a key part in helping us move forward.
As Senior Sustainability Manager, youll lead the way in reducing our environmental impact and meeting the expectations of our stakeholders. A key part of your role will be working alongside our Account Directors to support clients on their own sustainability journeyshelping them make informed choices and move closer to their net-zero goals.
What Youll Be Doing
Lead Our Sustainability Strategy
- Develop and deliver Brand Additions sustainability roadmap, aligned with our parent companys ESG commitments.
- Set clear sustainability goals and track progress against them.
Own Our Reporting And Compliance
- Build systems to capture and manage sustainability data on the product that we supply and the services we consume.
- Lead internal and external reporting, including SECR, ESOS, Producer Responsibility, and ESG requirements.
- Publish our annual sustainability report in line with global standards (e.g. GRI).
Support Teams And Clients
- Be the go-to expert on sustainability across procurement, product development, operations, and marketing.
- Partner with Account Directors to help clients make informed, sustainable choices that move them closer to their net-zero goals.
Engage Our Value Chain
- Lead sustainability assessments such as Ecovadis and CDP.
- Collaborate with suppliers to reduce emissions and environmental impact from sourcing through to delivery.
- Contribute to tenders, RFPs, and client audits to maintain best-in-class standards.
What Were Looking For
Were looking for a strategic thinker, a problem-solver, and a true sustainability advocate. Youll bring:
- Proven experience leading sustainability initiatives within a business environment.
- Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, sustainability legislation, and reporting standards.
- Experience working with consumer goods (garments, textiles, small electrics, drinkware, paper goods, packaging).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A collaborative, proactive mindset with the ability to inspire change.
- Bonus: Experience with sustainability assessments (Ecovadis, CDP), data systems, and client engagement.
Your Background
Youll Likely Have
- A track record of delivering sustainability strategies in businesses with global procurement, outsourced manufacturing, and customisation.
- Experience driving improvements in indirect supply chains.
- Familiarity with SECR, ESOS, TCFD, GHG Protocol, GRI, CDP, and Ecovadis.
- Strong analytical skills and confidence with sustainability data and reporting tools.
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