Are you passionate about the environment and looking for a new challenge? Well We’re excited to be recruiting for an exceptional Sustainability & Environmental Manager to join our team and provide expert guidance and support to Sodexo and site teams on all aspects of sustainability and the environment.In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the safety, waste management, environmental, sustainability and social impact elements of our service offering. You will ensure that Sodexo works towards finding new, innovative, and economically reductive ways to stay environmentally friendly and compliant with legislation.What you’ll do:Demonstrate management commitment to support and provide a rigorous sustainability conservation program. Develop, secure appropriate approvals, implement and manage a program for sustainability initiatives and staff awareness. Provide monthly analysis of initiative progress and utility data, recommending actions where appropriate, secure appropriate approvals and implement solutions.Develop energy, water, and waste & recycling initiative projects including detailed scopes of work, benefit realisation and return on investment analysis.Address or support ongoing requests for collecting and providing various utility data and information within the regions for initiatives including surveys and the Carbon Net Zero ambition.Develop communications to business units and employees on ways to improve sustainability.Take the lead on sustainable procurement for all servicesIdentify programs available through utility companies and government agencies for rebates and other benefits to reduce operating and capital costs. Introduce opportunities for improvements to Sustainability and report as required.For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job descriptionWhat you bring:EssentialGraduate Calibre Experience of corporate and operational environmental management and EMS SystemsKnowledge of climate change and carbon management.Experience of facilities management.Effective communicator with the ability to influence and advise colleagues at all levelsA methodical and analytical approach to long term challenges, the ability to identify objectives and develop strategies to address themTeam worker with ability to work independentlyKnowledge of waste and contractor managementKnowledge of and passion for sustainable innovation and change managementExperience of corporate social responsibility requirementsExcellent organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe.DesirableQualification in Waste management and Environmental aspects equivalent to IEMA Certificate levelExperience of corporate and operational environmental management and EMS SystemsKnowledge of environmental issues surrounding the food & IFM industrySubscription to an environmental affiliation such as IEMAFamiliarity with TOMs (Social Value Portal)What we offerUp to £45,000 per year + Sodexo benefits.Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:A flexible and dynamic work environment, fostering work-life balance.Competitive compensation, recognising your valuable contributions.Access to ongoing training and development programs, empowering you to grow professionally.Countless opportunities to grow within the company, supporting your career progression.We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job
