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Sustainability Programme Manager
IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution). Lead key elements of large-scale, high-impact programmes within the food industry .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in project management and stakeholder engagement within the food industry, focusing on environmental sustainability and data-driven solutions. Capable of delivering impactful sustainability programmes while effectively communicating and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
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Project Management SkillsEnvironmental Sustainability ExpertiseStakeholder EngagementData Analysis and InterpretationCommunication Skills
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Hard Skills
Environmental MethodologiesLife Cycle AssessmentEnvironmental Data ManagementSustainability ReportingGovernance FrameworksResearch and Evidence DeliveryKPI ReportingEvidence-Based SolutionsSustainability Programme DevelopmentScope 3 Reporting
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityInitiative
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Sustainability or Environment
Industry Keywords
Food IndustryConsumer GoodsSustainability AgendaEnvironmental LabellingStakeholder NetworksSocial ImpactEnvironmental ImpactSustainability CommunicationResearch MethodologiesGovernance Systems
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead key elements of large-scale, high-impact programmes within the food industry
- Deliver positive social and environmental impact
- Deliver evidence-based solutions and recommendations supporting a more sustainable food system
- Act as an ambassador for IGD’s sustainability agenda internally and externally
- Develop and manage networks of stakeholders and delivery partners
- Deliver key elements of IGD Sustainability programmes focused on environmental data, methodologies, systems, reporting and governance
- Project manage, own and deliver Sustainability projects within agreed timelines and budgets
- Report monthly on progress against KPIs, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend contingencies
- Work with colleagues, industry stakeholders, delivery partners and external consultants to develop reports, presentations, briefing notes and online content
- Deliver and interpret research and evidence around environmental methodologies, data, systems and governance
- Use insights and data to inform and continually improve Sustainability programmes
- Contribute to preparation and delivery of industry working groups
- Represent IGD at external meetings with industry and wider stakeholders, including technical experts
- Work with the Marketing team to develop communications plans that raise awareness and drive engagement
- Raise awareness of Sustainability activities across IGD and support colleagues
- Report to the Head of Sustainability
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience working in or with the UK food and consumer goods industry
- Experience working across the environmental sustainability agenda
- Strong project management skills
- Well organised and capable of working under pressure
- Flexible approach to changing priorities
- Ability to drive programmes forward under your own initiative
- Flexibility to work across a range of Sustainability issues
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Experience managing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the organisation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Degree-level education in sustainability or environment (desirable)
- Experience working in or with Scope 3 reporting or environmental labelling (desirable)
- Technical experience with environmental methodologies, life cycle assessment, environmental data, systems, reporting and governance (desirable)
- Experience analysing, interpreting and presenting data, conducting research and delivering science-led solutions (desirable)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Market leading pension
- Bonus scheme
- Ability to buy and sell annual leave
- Generous medical insurance package
- Hybrid working with a mix of home and office-based working
- Work-life balance
- Empowerment and trust to manage your time