About the role Are you passionate about shaping a greener future and influencing how businesses deliver on sustainability? Join us as a Sustainability Manager for the UK & Ireland, where you will lead the development of a compelling sustainability vision and action plan that aligns with our Group strategy and meets the ambitions of our customers. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact—both within our organization and across the industry. In this active role you will: Develop and deliver a clear, measurable sustainability roadmap for UK&I that supports our Group targets and strengthens customer partnerships Act as the focal point for sustainability collaborations with strategic customers, building joint roadmaps and identifying new opportunities for partnership Create competitive action plans that enhance customer engagement and position DS Smith as a leader in sustainability Support top opportunities and tenders by showcasing our sustainability credentials, and provide training and tools to empower the sales organization Lead on disclosures and reporting across key topics—circularity, carbon, nature, and communities—building analytical expertise and ensuring robust governance Build relationships with external stakeholders, including industry bodies, NGOs, and government organizations, and represent DS Smith at events and trade fairs Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Innovation, and Operations to align internal actions with customer ambitions and regulatory requirements We are seeking a sustainability leader with strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to turn complex challenges into actionable plans. You will have expertise in sustainability topics such as carbon, circularity, and social impact, combined with the confidence to engage customers and influence internal teams. If you thrive on collaboration, innovation, and driving measurable change, this role is for you. About you Demonstrated business experience, with experience within Sustainability roles A degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing, Engineering or Sustainability Experience within a Packaging environment is highly advantageous but not essential Proven success, knowledge, and experience of analytical experience and strong business acumen at a senior level Proven ability to intelligently operate and navigate in a multinational corporation Excellent communication and presenting skills and stakeholder management with ability to collaborate and develop strong relationships with internal and external partners Drive, determination and resilience with energy, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude and behaviours Location: This is a home-based role with travel to sites in UK&I as required.