Sustainability Lead
Location - Northampton (with travel to depots)
Salary - £40,000 per annum
Hours - Monday–Friday
We are working with an established and fast-growing organisation is seeking a proactive, hands-on Sustainability Lead to drive environmental performance across its national network. This is a pivotal role for an individual who is passionate about sustainability and thrives in a dynamic, operational environment.
The Role
The Sustainability Lead will take ownership of tracking, improving, and communicating sustainability performance across multiple sites. This includes waste reduction, recycling optimisation, and broader environmental initiatives such as carbon reduction and EV adoption.
Key Responsibilities
Sustainability Strategy & Performance
Support the delivery and continuous improvement of the company’s sustainability strategy
Track and report against key KPIs including waste, recycling, and environmental impact
Identify and implement opportunities to enhance sustainability performance across depots
Drive initiatives such as waste reduction programmes and EV implementation
Collaborate with recycling and waste partners to gather, validate, and analyse monthly dataOperational & Depot Engagement
Travel regularly to depots to support sustainability initiatives on the ground
Work closely with depot teams and sustainability champions to improve local performance
Promote best practices and embed a culture of sustainability across operationsData, Reporting & Insights
Collect, analyse, and consolidate data from multiple sources
Produce clear, accurate, and insightful monthly sustainability reports
Ensure consistency, transparency, and integrity of all sustainability dataClient Reporting & Communication
Create engaging, client-facing sustainability reports and performance packs
Present insights and progress updates tailored to client requirements
Support client meetings, reviews, and ongoing relationship managementAbout You
Essential:
Experience in sustainability, environmental analysis, or waste and recycling management
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with both internal teams and external clients
Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building skillsDesirable:
Knowledge of UK waste and recycling regulations
Experience working with recycling partners or environmental service providersApply today to discuss confidentially with Gabriella Saunders from ACS Staffing Solutions