Environmental & Sustainability Manager (Supply Chains)
Role: Environmental & Sustainability Project Manager
Specialism(s): Environmental Management, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Supply Chains, Project Management, Retail, Environmental Compliance, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Sustainability Best Practice
Type: Contract, Daily Rate
Duration: 6 Months (Initial Duration)
Start: ASAP / Urgent
Location: London (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: £300 - £370 per day (Inside IR35, via Umbrella)
Environmental & Sustainability Manager (Supply Chains)
CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading global retail organisation to appoint a seasoned Environmental & Sustainability (Project) Manager to create and implement long-term sustainability initiatives to ensure the business is compliant and operates responsibly whilst remaining highly competitive.
The role is a 6-month initial contract, based out of the UK HQ in London.
Role Requirements
* Play a key role in supporting long-term targets aligned with business sustainability objectives whilst also supporting similar ad-hoc projects
* Monitor compliance regulation updates and policies alongside internal teams, communicating change internally
* Manage extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes and facilitate vendor EPR training
* Acting SME for environmental and sustainability initiatives across the business
* Enhance sustainability reporting systems in conjunction with internal IT teams
* Oversee sustainability projects (monitoring progress, evaluating impact and ensuring timely on-budget completion)
* Set clear, measurable sustainability targets and identify areas for improvement
* Produce reports for senior management on initiative effectiveness
* Represent the business on key compliance projects (e.g. Deforestation)
Required Skills & Experience
* Extensive experience in sustainable development, environmental management, supply chains and project management
* Up-to-date knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability best practice
* Excellent analytical, strategic and holistic thinking skills
* Ability to manage cross-departmental projects effectively
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to produce robust reports
For more information or immediate consideration for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group UK on 02920 37 55 99 or email cgrant@cpsgroupuk.com