Job Description I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a food industry client seeking a Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility Manager to support and deliver their Corporate & Social Responsibility strategy across environmental sustainability, human rights due diligence, and animal welfare. This is a hands-on, impactful role working across a complex supply chain, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders, suppliers, NGOs, and industry bodies. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for driving and supporting initiatives across three core pillars: climate & environment, human rights, and animal welfare. Environmental Sustainability Manage greenhouse gas (GHG) data collection and reporting across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 for operations and supply chain Work closely with suppliers to support the collection and improvement of emissions data Assess environmental impacts across the supply base and develop mitigation action plans Participate in industry-wide initiatives with suppliers, government agencies, academic institutions, customers, and NGOs Human Rights Due Diligence Lead the business’ Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) programme within the supply chain Implement enhanced due diligence processes for high-risk origins Conduct frequent audits of high-risk direct and indirect suppliers Manage corrective action plans addressing salient human rights issues Represent the business in industry collaborations focused on worker welfare and human rights Animal Welfare Ensure the business remains at the forefront of animal welfare standards and innovation Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and NGOs to advance animal welfare commitments Review relevant scientific literature and provide recommendations to senior leadership Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement Own and manage reporting metrics across environmental sustainability, human rights, and animal welfare Represent the business in external NGO and industry collaborations Communicate insights, progress, and recommendations to senior leadership Key Stakeholders Internal teams across the business Global suppliers Customers Industry collaboration bodies NGOs Candidate Profile Degree in a scientific, environmental, or relevant industry-related discipline Strong working knowledge of: GHG Protocol SMETA ETI Base Code UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Proven project management experience Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Experience working with energy and emissions reporting metrics Experience delivering or supporting human rights due diligence programmes Prior experience in a similar role within the food industry is highly desirable 60-70k 3 days site based This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation and play a key role in shaping responsible, ethical, and sustainable practices across a global food supply chain. If this sounds like you — or someone in your network — please apply or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.