Environmental and Sustainability Manager Leading Multi site Manufacturer / Greater Manchester / Excellent Salary Benefits Bonus Potential Are you passionate about driving sustainability in industrial settings? We are looking for a candidate who wants to make a real impact in shaping a greener future for manufacturing. We’re looking for an Environmental and Sustainability Manager to develop an environmental strategy and ensure the operations meet and exceed regulatory and ethical standards. The Client A forward-thinking manufacturing business committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability. With a strong reputation in the industry and a growing global footprint, they are on a mission to reduce their environmental impact and create more sustainable processes across all areas of operations. The Role As Environmental and Sustainability Manager, you will play a key strategic and hands-on role in embedding sustainability throughout the business. Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll lead environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement programs across multiple sites. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the company’s environmental and sustainability strategy. Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and reporting requirements. Lead internal audits and manage external environmental assessments. Drive resource efficiency initiatives (energy, water, waste, emissions) Collaborate with operations, R&D, and supply chain teams to improve sustainability performance. Work with Commercial & Marketing to create customer engagement. Prepare sustainability reports and maintain environmental KPIs. Support employee engagement and training on environmental best practices. Monitor emerging regulations, industry trends, and innovations. What We’re Looking For 3 years plus experience in an environmental/sustainability role within a manufacturing or industrial setting Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, ISO 14001, and sustainability frameworks Project management experience with the ability to lead change across teams. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field What is in it for you. Competitive salary and benefits package Chance to lead meaningful change in a dynamic, growing business. Supportive team culture and investment in your professional development Opportunity to start and shape the company’s long-term sustainability roadmap.