Senior Sustainability Manager – Brand Addition
Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Base pay range: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum.
Contract type: Permanent.
Working model: Hybrid – minimum 3 days in the office.
About Brand Addition: At Brand Addition, responsibility isn’t just a value—it’s the way we do business. We’re committed to making a positive difference for our clients, our people, our communities, and our planet.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead our sustainability strategy
o Develop and deliver Brand Addition’s sustainability roadmap, aligned with our parent company’s ESG commitments.
o Set clear sustainability goals and track progress against them.
* Own Our Reporting and Compliance
o Build systems to capture and manage sustainability data.
o Lead internal and external reporting, including SECR, ESOS, Producer Responsibility, and ESG requirements.
o Publish our annual sustainability report in line with global standards (e.g., GRI).
* Support Teams and Clients
o Be the go-to expert on sustainability across procurement, product development, operations, and marketing.
o Partner with Account Directors to help clients make informed, sustainable choices that move them closer to their net‑zero goals.
* Engage Our Value Chain
o Lead sustainability assessments such as Ecovadis and CDP.
o Collaborate with suppliers to reduce emissions and environmental impact from sourcing through to delivery.
o Contribute to tenders, RFPs, and client audits to maintain best-in-class standards.
What We're Looking For
* Strategic thinker, problem‑solver, and sustainability advocate.
* Proven experience leading sustainability initiatives in a business environment.
* Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, sustainability legislation, and reporting standards.
* Experience working with consumer goods (garments, textiles, small electrics, drinkware, paper goods, packaging).
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* A collaborative, proactive mindset with the ability to inspire change.
* Bonus: Experience with sustainability assessments (Ecovadis, CDP), data systems, and client engagement.
Your Background
* Track record of delivering sustainability strategies in businesses with global procurement, outsourced manufacturing, and customisation.
* Experience driving improvements in indirect supply chains.
* Familiarity with SECR, ESOS, TCFD, GHG Protocol, GRI, CDP, and Ecovadis.
* Strong analytical skills and confidence with sustainability data and reporting tools.
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