Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Manager

Location: West London

Reporting to: Head of Sustainability & Strategy Deployment

Salary: 40,000 + 10% bonus + Excellent Benefits

About the Role

Our client is a leading global food and beverage company, with a vast portfolio of iconic brands. They operate across all international markets, reaching over 200 million households, and are driven by a purpose to create products and systems that are better the people and the planet.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Execution

• Support the execution and evolution of the products' global sustainability and ESG strategy
• Deliver sustainability initiatives aligned to 'Better Sourcing'
• Drive progress towards 100% renewable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2030

Sustainable Sourcing & Partnerships

• Work closely with sourcing teams to define and implement a sustainable sourcing roadmap
• Manage relationships with key external partners across all global territories

Compliance, Reporting & Governance

• Support Rainforest Alliance certification, audits, and seal usage compliance
• Monitor and respond to evolving sustainability legislation across international markets
• Collate, analyse and manage sustainability data for reports, dashboards and KPIs

Engagement & Communication

• Raise internal and external awareness of sustainability initiatives in partnership with global and regional communications teams
• Support volunteering and fundraising initiatives aligned to the values and brand purpose
• Act as a sustainability subject matter expert across the business

Innovation, Learning & Capability Building

• Track consumer trends and competitor activity in sustainability
• Develop and deliver sustainability training and learning assets
• Support internal teams with sustainability insights, tools, and data requirements

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for sustainability and driving positive, tangible change
• Relevant degree and/or professional experience in sustainability or ESG
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work across cultures, regions, and functions
• Experience or strong interest in the consumer goods/FMCG sector
• Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• A continuous learner with the desire to grow and help others grow

The Culture

Live by a strong growth mindset:

• Consumers and customers always come first
• Act with ownership and integrity
• Collaborate as one team
• Continuously innovate and improve