Overview
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Site: UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle
Posted: Sep 23 2025
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Role summary: As the Manufacturing Site Sustainability Lead, you will be responsible for driving and embedding sustainability strategies and initiatives across the site. You will align the site’s operations with GSK’s global sustainability goals, foster a culture of environmental responsibility, and ensure compliance with sustainability-related regulations and standards. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, site leadership, and external stakeholders to deliver measurable progress toward GSK’s environmental goals, including net zero carbon emissions, water stewardship, waste reduction, and circular resource use.
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about driving environmental sustainability within a manufacturing environment and who has a proven track record of implementing successful sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a combination of technical expertise, operational experience, and leadership skills to align the site’s activities with GSK’s global sustainability goals. They should be proactive, a strong collaborator, and an effective communicator capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
* Sustainability Strategy Implementation: Lead the development and execution of the site’s sustainability roadmap in alignment with GSK’s global sustainability strategy. Develop and implement site-specific initiatives to meet GSK's environmental goals, including energy efficiency, carbon reduction, water conservation, and waste minimization targets.
* Data Management and Reporting: Track, analyze, and report site sustainability metrics, including energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, and waste generation. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of sustainability data to internal stakeholders and external regulators. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement based on data insights.
* Operational Leadership: Partner with site operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to integrate sustainability practices into day-to-day processes. Drive operational changes to improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, and transition to renewable energy sources.
* Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Act as the primary sustainability point of contact for the site, engaging with internal and external stakeholders to promote sustainability initiatives. Collaborate with GSK’s global and regional sustainability teams to align site efforts with broader company objectives. Build partnerships with local organizations, NGOs, or government bodies to support community-based sustainability projects.
* Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards, including permits, audits, and certifications. Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential environmental impacts from site operations.
* Training and Awareness: Lead sustainability awareness campaigns and training programs to build a culture of environmental responsibility across the site. Educate employees and contractors on sustainability best practices and GSK’s environmental goals.
* Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement innovative sustainability solutions, leveraging new technologies and best practices from within and outside the industry. Benchmark site performance against industry standards and identify opportunities for leadership in sustainability.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications and Skills
* Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or a related field.
* Considerable and proven experience in sustainability, environmental management, or related roles in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
* Strong understanding of environmental regulations, compliance, and reporting requirements.
* Demonstrated experience in implementing energy efficiency, waste management, and water conservation programs.
* Proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, and sustainability metrics (e.g., carbon footprint, energy intensity).
* Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; proactive problem-solving and a results-driven mindset.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
* Master’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field; professional certifications such as LEED, ISO 14001, or similar.
* Experience working in the pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare, or related industries.
* Familiarity with circular economy principles and renewable energy technologies.
* Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, CDP, TCFD).
* Knowledge of GSK’s environmental goals and sustainability initiatives.
* Proven ability to influence organizational change and build a culture of sustainability.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.
Closing Date for Applications: 7th October 2025 (EOD)
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Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our focus areas include respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases. We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and deliver for patients, shareholders, and colleagues.
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