Graduate Sustainability Lead

Description

Graduate Sustainability Lead Horsforth, Leeds

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for sustainability and the ambition to lead positive environmental and social change?

Our client, an industry leader with an EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating, is seeking a motivated Graduate Sustainability Lead to support and help deliver their sustainability strategy across the business. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate to step into a visible role, gaining hands–on experience while being supported by senior stakeholders.

Recognised for innovation and excellence, the business is committed to building a more sustainable future across its operations and supply chain, supporting both internal teams and customers to meet their environmental goals.

This is a full–time, permanent role based in Horsforth, Leeds, offering a salary of GBP30,000 plus excellent benefits including 23 days holiday + bank holidays, a bonus scheme and free on–site parking.

Responsibilities:

Supporting the implementation and monitoring of the sustainability strategy, including KPIs and targets

Working closely with senior leadership to support sustainability policies and commitments

Assisting with sustainability data collection, analysis and reporting, including environmental and carbon metrics

Supporting EcoVadis and CDP submissions and sustainability certifications (e.g. ISO14001)

Helping coordinate internal sustainability training and awareness initiatives

Supporting the preparation of sustainability reports, articles and whitepapers

Working cross–functionally with departments to identify sustainability opportunities within operations and the supply chain

Keeping up to date with sustainability regulations and best practice (EPR, Plastic Packaging Tax, RAM)

Supporting collaboration with external sustainability partners

Requirements:

A recent graduate (or equivalent) in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business or a related discipline

Strong interest in ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility

Some understanding of sustainability frameworks or reporting (training provided)

Well organised with strong attention to detail

Confident communicator with the ability to work across teams

Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to develop

This role is ideal for a graduate who wants early responsibility, clear progression and the opportunity to lead sustainability initiatives within a forward–thinking organisation.

Apply via the link provided or contact Kitty at Unity Resourcing for more information.

Ad ID: 5417604911