Senior Sustainability Manager

Senior Sustainability Manager Based in Manchester Hybrid minimum 3 days in the office Salary range £50,000 -£60,000 Contract type: permanent At Brand Addition, responsibility isn t just a value it s the way we do business. We re committed to making a positive difference for our clients, our people, our communities, and our planet What You ll Be Doing Lead our sustainability strategy: • Develop and deliver Brand Addition s sustainability roadmap, aligned with our parent company s ESG commitments. • Set clear sustainability goals and track progress against them. Own our reporting and compliance: • Build systems to capture and manage sustainability data on the product that we supply and the services we consume. • Lead internal and external reporting, including SECR, ESOS, Producer Responsibility, and ESG requirements. • Publish our annual sustainability report in line with global standards (e.g. GRI). Support teams and clients: • Be the go-to expert on sustainability across procurement, product development, operations, and marketing. • Partner with Account Directors to help clients make informed, sustainable choices that move them closer to their net-zero goals. Engage our value chain: • Lead sustainability assessments such as Ecovadis and CDP. • Collaborate with suppliers to reduce emissions and environmental impact from sourcing through to delivery. • Contribute to tenders, RFPs, and client audits to maintain best-in-class standards. What We re Looking For We re looking for a strategic thinker, a problem-solver, and a true sustainability advocate. You ll bring: • Proven experience leading sustainability initiatives within a business environment. • Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, sustainability legislation, and reporting standards. • Experience working with consumer goods (garments, textiles, small electrics, drinkware, paper goods, packaging). • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • A collaborative, proactive mindset with the ability to inspire change. • Bonus: Experience with sustainability assessments (Ecovadis, CDP), data systems, and client engagement. Your Background You ll likely have: • A track record of delivering sustainability strategies in businesses with global procurement, outsourced manufacturing, and customisation. • Experience driving improvements in indirect supply chains. • Familiarity with SECR, ESOS, TCFD, GHG Protocol, GRI, CDP, and Ecovadis. • Strong analytical skills and confidence with sustainability data and reporting tools.

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