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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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