Job Overview
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Location: Remote with extensive travel across Manchester & London
Salary: £50,000 - £53,000 per year + up to 10% bonus + Car allowance + Sodexo benefits
Responsibilities
* Lead and advise the Sodexo Health & Care board on sustainability performance, competitor analysis, and market opportunities, using data-driven insights and ROI evaluation.
* Serve as the bid response lead for all tenders, focusing on social value input and positioning.
* Drive the implementation of Sodexo’s Better Tomorrow 2025 sustainability strategy (and beyond), embedding practices into operations and supporting internal and client communications.
* Identify and deliver impactful sustainability projects across a large, multi-site portfolio through data-led insights and effective stakeholder engagement.
* Embed sustainability within service delivery to meet client needs, drive revenue, and deliver strong margins.
* Support compliance with evolving climate and environmental regulations, including NHS Evergreen Framework updates.
* Champion social impact initiatives including health equity, workforce wellbeing, social mobility, and inclusive employment.
* Promote innovation in sustainability to support business growth and position Sodexo as the partner of choice.
* Enhance corporate visibility through sustainable campaigns, award submissions, and content creation across platforms.
* Represent Sodexo as a brand ambassador at events, client meetings, and panels; chair monthly Sustainability Working Group meetings; and prepare regular sustainability reports.
What You Bring
* Proven experience in social impact, sustainability, or ESG roles—ideally within the health or public sector—supported by relevant qualifications or IEMA membership.
* Strong understanding of GHG accounting and reporting standards, including the GHG Protocol.
* In-depth knowledge of NHS Green Plans and Net Zero ambitions.
* Skilled in data analysis and visualisation using tools like Excel and Power BI.
* Organised and detail-oriented, with solid project management experience across multi-site portfolios.
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder relationship management skills.
* Proactive leadership style with the ability to anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs.
* Clear and influential communicator, both written and verbal.
* Deep passion for sustainability and a track record of climate action.
* Committed to continuous learning, innovation, and working across operations, sales, and strategic levels.
What We Offer
* Online mental health and wellbeing support
* Employee Assistance Programme for legal/financial advice and personal issues
* Free health and wellbeing app with 24hr virtual GP
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme and prepayment cashback card
* Money Insights via Salary Finance
* Sodexo Retirement Plan
* Death-in-Service benefit
* Learning and development opportunities
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Volunteering Opportunities
* Flexible work environment
* Competitive compensation
* Full training and protective uniform
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today.
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