Head of Sustainability

Position Overview:

As the Head of Sustainability at Robinsons you will lead our efforts to integrate sustainability into every aspect of our operations. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to minimise our environmental footprint, enhance our social impact, and drive long-term sustainability initiatives to allow us to achieve our Net Zero aims in line with the Hospitality Sector Roadmap.

About Us:

Robinsons Brewery is a renowned family-run brewery and pub operator based in Stockport, Greater Manchester, with a rich history dating back to 1838. Today Robinsons is a brewer, a packager of beers and soft drinks, a managed pub operator, and an owner of pubs operated by our business partners, with in-house logistics, property design, and maintenance teams. We are members of The Zero Carbon Forum a cross-industry initiative to lead and support brewers and hospitality businesses to achieve Net Zero by 2040.

Qualifications / Attributes:

• We are looking for natural leader with excellent project management skills to lead the next stage of our sustainability journey.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders without hiding behind jargon.
• You build trusting relationships with colleagues, creating an environment where people challenge each other safely and you give frequent, timely, specific, and actionable feedback.
• A resilient character who is humble about your role in the business and sees your job as supporting the company to move forward.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sustainability leadership roles, preferably within the food and beverage, property, or retail industries
• Deep understanding of environmental issues, sustainable business practices, and corporate social responsibility.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful sustainability initiatives.
• Ability to think strategically, analyse data, and make data-driven decisions whilst remaining sensitive to commerciality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability strategy aligned with the brewery's goals and values while remaining aligned with the sector roadmap.
• Identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption, water usage, and waste generation throughout the brewery's operations.
• Lead efforts to source sustainable ingredients and materials, including establishing partnerships with local suppliers and farmers.
• Oversee carbon footprint assessments and develop plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability principles into product and property design, manufacturing processes, and supply chain management.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress towards sustainability goals and report findings to senior management.
• Stay informed about emerging trends, best practices, and regulations related to sustainability in the brewing industry.
• Represent the brewery in industry forums, conferences, and sustainability networks to share knowledge and contribute to collective efforts to address environmental challenges.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the brewery's sustainability efforts.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Potential for professional growth and development