Our client is a leading Recycling & Waste Management company who currently have an opening for a Environmental Sustainability Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. This is a full-time position, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, based in NW London - immediate start available.

The Role

• Support the senior management team and external consultants in the development and implementation of our long-term sustainability strategy, which a focus on achieving net-zero goals and client-focused environmental sustainability goals.


• Manage delivery against our 2040 Scopes 1 and 2 net zero target including finalising our Scope 1 and 2 carbon strategy for 2026 and achieving our interim carbon reduction targets


• Work with the team to set a Scope 3 carbon target, including data collection and screening, and collaborating to develop and deliver a long term strategy to achieve this


• Oversee the implementation and management of the EMS, ensuring compliance with ISO14001 and other relevant standards and integration of carbon and all other relevant sustainability programmes


• Provide team management to environmental sustainability team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field or equivalent experience and / or training.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an environmental management role.


• Experience managing ISO 14001 or other environmental standards.


• Knowledge of waste management, carbon measurement, and relevant environmental legislation


• Experience of planning and delivering major environmental projects.


• Ideally experience of reporting through CDP, EcoVadis or other sustainability platforms.


• Driving Licence - Essential

If interested, please click “Apply” to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Alternatively get in touch with Aaron on 0203 008 5212.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of, gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.