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