Sustainability Manager
Lincolnshire
Mon-Fri
50,000 + bonus
Drive Ethical Sourcing. Champion Sustainability. Shape the Future of Food Supply.
We're partnering with an ambitious and forward‑thinking business seeking a Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Manager to lead sustainability, human rights, and supply chain due diligence programmes across a complex supplier network. This is a high‑profile role with real influence across customers, growers, industry bodies, and strategic stakeholders.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Lead and enhance responsible sourcing, sustainability, and Human Rights due diligence programmes across growers, suppliers, and co‑packers
* Manage supplier approval, audit, and risk assessment processes, ensuring full compliance with BRC, SMETA, SEDEX, HRDD, and retailer standards
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across carbon reduction, food waste, ethical trade, environmental impact, and supply chain governance
* Oversee sustainability reporting and data analysis, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, ESG metrics, and customer sustainability requirements
* Lead delivery of key programmes including WRAP Food Waste Reduction Roadmap, sustainability questionnaires, and environmental management systems
* Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and industry groups, acting as a key representative within external sustainability forums
* Support audit readiness and corrective action management, ensuring robust compliance and continuous improvement across the supply base
* Monitor emerging legislation, retailer expectations, and industry trends to ensure the business remains ahead of sustainability and ethical sourcing requirements
What We're Looking For:
* Experience within sustainability, responsible sourcing, ethical trade, or environmental compliance in FMCG or fresh produce
* Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks and compliance standards including SEDEX, SMETA, BRC, HRDD, and ESG reporting
* Excellent analytical skills with experience managing sustainability data, reporting, and carbon accounting initiatives
* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across suppliers, customers, and industry bodies
* Highly organised, proactive, and solutions‑focused, with excellent communication and project management capability
* Full UK working rights and own transport
If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information.
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