* D2C - Working with operational stakeholders, own the Project Boomerang PET tray recycling system across our D2C business.
* D2C - Target 50% return rates in 2 years and 75% by 2030
* Film - Find solutions that support all elements of our D2C packaging to be recycled.
* B2B - Own the Boomerang system across all B2B business units, setting a strategy and targets for recycling to 2030
* Re-Use - Look for opportunities to introduce re-usable packaging
* Reduce - Minimise packaging used in our supply chain and direct operations - hierarchy of reduce, re-use and recycle
* Packaging - Life Cycle Assessment
* Use LCA;s where appropriate to ensure we are using the most appropriate packaging materials, incorporating elements of sustainability, food safety, customer requirements and cost
* Packaging - Regulatory Requirements & Compliance
* Ensure the business is meeting all regulatory reporting requirements
* Ensure the business can minimise its current and future packaging taxation liabilities (PPT and EPR)
* Food Waste
* Own the food waste reduction programme across Finished Goods and Raw Materials
* Manage Fareshare relationship for all edible food waste (and others as appropriate)
* Align with and work with the requirements of the UK Food and Drink Pact's Waste Reduction Roadmap
* Water
* Develop and introduce an appropriate Water strategy for apetito UK
* Ensure sourcing from areas with sustainable water management
* Work with manufacturing stakeholders to minimise water usage
* Reporting
* Working with Data and Disclosure Manager, monitor, report on and evaluate our Circularity and Waste performance, internally through KPI measures and externally via Corporate and industry reporting
* Stakeholder Management
* Work with key industry stakeholders and represent apetito with influencing organisations, such as Defra, WRAP, FDF, Fareshare and others
* Masterplans
* Support the new "Kitchen West" development and new Customer Service and Distribution Centre to maximise sustainable outcomes around circularity and waste
* General
* Support the development of effective partnerships across the sector, that bring real value to apetito and its customers
* Represent the company as and when required at external events and conferences.
* Work closely with Director of Corporate Affairs/Public Relations/Marketing to ensure our internal and external communications shares our progress/successes
* Best-Practice - Engage with the wider industry to understand new and emerging concepts
Successful track record in a sustainability influencing role - ideally 3 years plus
* Experience implementing sustainability projects, with a results-orientated focus
* Track record of working collaboratively within a Team structure and delivering through others
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
* Subject matter expertise across the majority of areas relevant to this role
* Ability to think strategically and challenge business strategy
* Degree-level or equivalent qualification or experience
* Desirable
* Experience working within circular economy areas of Packaging, Food waste and Water
* Strong network in relevant areas and/or good understanding of structures and effective approaches in key relevant bodies
* Sustainability related qualification
* Personal Qualities
* High level of intellectual ability
* Strong influencer who inspires and motivates.
* Thrives in cultivating strong, cross-functional partnerships to deliver through others
* Passionate about ethical and sustainable issues - with real life experience
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
Professional representation of the Company at internal and external events
* Competitive salary - accredited Living Wage employer
* 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
* Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme
* Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%
* Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
* Subsidised canteen
* Free parking
* Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
* apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts
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