Sustainability Manager

Company Description

Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job Description

Sustainability Manager

Full-time

UK Travel Required

We are looking for an experienced Sustainability Manager to partner with sites within Muller UK & Ireland. The Sustainability Manager will coach and drive best practice in line with sustainability standards and guidelines within all UK business units.

Main Responsibilities

• Partner with sites to ensure compliance with sustainability standards.
• Coach and enable sites to meet audit standards and sustainability goals.
• Develop and manage tools and systems for environmental sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with ISO14001 standards.
• Benchmark performance against internal and external measures.
• Support stakeholders at all levels with sustainability initiatives.
• Identify and address local training needs.
• Drive achievement of targets on the Sustainability Roadmap.
• Coordinate support cycles and report progress to senior leadership.
• Provide technical input for site-level projects and environmental impact assessments.
• Assist with regulator audits and data reporting.
• Conduct site audits to ensure procedures are effective.
• Communicate sustainability initiatives at the site level.
• Represent sustainability in critical meetings and provide leadership.
• Report progress against functional goals to the Sustainability Leadership Team.

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring.
• Extensive knowledge of sustainability standards and operational requirements.
• Understanding of legal implications for sites.
• Ability to translate technical requirements for operational teams.
• Collaborative and proactive engagement approach.
• Experience presenting to teams and senior leadership.
• Knowledge of energy and carbon schemes and sustainability reporting.
• Strong coaching, influencing, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to analyse data.

• Up to 10% annual bonus
• 4 x Life Assurance policy
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave
• Enhanced Bereavement Leave
• Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Exclusive access to Mller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts
• Business Supplied IT Equipment
• Career Progression and Development Opportunities
• Free parking

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Construction