Overview
Reference
WJFRP82211
Salary
£29,000 - £32,000/annum + discretionary 10% bonus
Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Greater London -- Greenford
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
05 December 2024
Closing date
26 Dec 2024 23:59
Overview - The Environmental Sustainability Coordinator will play a key role in fostering a culture of sustainability by collaborating with various teams. This role requires a data-driven and analytical mindset, as you will work independently to achieve environmental objectives and drive progress toward our Net Zero strategy. With a passion for sustainability and excellent communication skills, you will effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders to inspire meaningful change.
About Belazu
This is a lovely opportunity to join a business with an impressive set of accreditations, from B Corp status to silver standard Investors in People and newly recognised in 2024 as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work. We are a diverse team with a shared set of professional goals and social values that drive a hugely satisfying working experience. Belazu has been a pioneer of supplying high quality, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Ingredients within the UK's Foodservice for over 30 years. We are an innovative leader in our field, with an energetic and high performing working culture. We have ambitious plans to grow over the next 5 years and take great pride in the values that form the spine of our business.
What the day job looks like:
* Environmental Impact Strategy: Take charge of the "Our Journey Matters" planet pillar, focusing on energy, transport, recycling, food waste, packaging, and supplier data analysis to execute our environmental impact strategy.
* Carbon Footprint Management: Calculate and track Belazu's carbon footprint scope 1-2-3, working towards achieving science-based targets. Responsible for delivery of our scope 1 & 2 roadmap to achieve our Net Zero goals.
* Data Collection and Tracking: Collaborate with various departments to collect and monitor data related to recycling, food waste, energy, transport, and carbon on a monthly basis.
* Engagement: Engage teams across the business with the Journey Matters strategy and key objectives. Develop and deliver training and upskilling for internal teams on key topics and processes. Embed the strategy and culture into ways of working.
* B Corp: Assist in maintaining our B Corp status, assessing the new standards and taking ownership of the environmental pillar.
* Food Waste Reduction: Ensure no edible food goes to waste by coordinating efforts with production, NPD, QA, Warehouse, and external partners.
* Environmental Compliance: Work closely with our operations and compliance teams to maintain high standards and support with audits including ISO.
* Interdepartmental Communication and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams (specifically operational teams) and chair sustainability committees to ensure alignment and collaboration across the business.
* Project Management: Manage and implement projects throughout the organization to reduce our carbon, water, energy, waste, and food waste footprint.
* External partnerships - Build relationships with key stakeholders and partners outside the business.
* Drive Awareness - Promote and raise awareness across the organization about the impact of emerging environmental issues.
* Belazu Foundation & Community Impact - Work with the Sustainability & Foundation Manager to engage teams with our community and social impact work. Coordinate volunteering opportunities, deliver Foundation projects and drive engagement within our local community.
This role will suit you if:
* You are competent in data analysis, sustainability reporting and tracking key metrics.
* You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
* You have proven ability to motivate, inspire others and work collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
* You have experience in sustainability (previous experience with ISO and B Corp is preferred).
* You are passionate about sustainability and food with an understanding of the contributions of the food industry to the climate crisis.
* You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* You demonstrate our key behaviours - Honesty, Passion, Respect, Accountability, and Customer Success.
This role may not be for you if:
* You are not an advocate for holistic sustainability, not just carbon.
* You struggle with time management, reliability, deadlines, or working effectively as part of a team.
* You do not demonstrate resilience in handling setbacks and displaying adaptability in various situations.
* You do not enjoy tasks that require you to be organized and have an eye for details.
* You are not collaborative and do not have a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What's in it for you?
* 33 days annual leave (including 8 public holidays) per annum.
* Auto-Enrolment Pension, plus an enhanced pension option.
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
* Learning and development opportunities.
* Life assurance from day one.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee benefits portal with retail discounts, EAP and GP services and financial support tools.
* Volunteer days.
* Free parking on site.
* Up to 40% discount on Company products.
* Socials and internal awards.
* Subsidised Canteen.
Terms
* 40 hrs/week i.e 08.00 - 16.30 Mon-Fri - these hours are by agreement with your manager.
* Hybrid role - 2 days in office (Minimum), 3 days WFH.
* Probationary period 3 months.
* Annual salary review (our 'movers and shakers' are always rewarded).
* 10% KPI related bonus based around challenging but achievable tasks related to the role.
Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it's like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet... go on... why not give it a whirl? Good luck!
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