Sustainability Officer

Location Brough
Discipline: Quality, Safety & Environmental
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £35,000-£39,000
Contact name: Simon Cutsforth

Contact email: simon@cprec.co.uk
Contact phone: 01482 205808
Job ref: 711473
Published: 3 days ago
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2025 00:59
Sustainability Officer
Location: East Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000 to £39,000 per year + Excellent Benefits

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in sustainability?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation that places environmental and social responsibility at the core of its operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Sustainability Officer, where you'll help shape and deliver key sustainability objectives across the business and its supply chain.

The Role

As Sustainability Officer, you will lead on data-driven initiatives to improve environmental and social performance. You will collaborate across departments to promote responsible business practices and support long-term sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collect and analyse data related to carbon emissions, waste, energy use, and responsible sourcing
  • Implement and support sustainability projects across departments
  • Work with HR, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and IT to streamline data collection and reporting processes
  • Contribute to internal and external sustainability reports, including those aligned with CSRD standards
  • Use tools and internal systems to track environmental impact and identify improvement opportunities
  • Support the definition and tracking of reduction targets
  • Ensure accuracy of data through structured checks and internal audit methods
  • Present insights, progress updates, and risks to key stakeholders and senior management
  • Engage with supply chain partners to promote sustainable practices
  • Contribute to wider corporate and customer sustainability goals, including Science-Based Targets
What You Will Need
  • Previous experience in a sustainability or CSR role, with a focus on data reporting and analysis
  • Solid understanding and exposure to Environmental frameworks 
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills and be able to influence and coach others
  • Analytical mindset with experience using reporting and data visualisation tools
  • Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
  • Full driving license as some travel will be involved in the role
  • Ideally degree-qualified in Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Environment, or a related field
 
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