Senior Sustainability Manager - Nuneaton
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We are looking for a passionate Sustainability expert to spearhead our agenda to be a truly responsible business. At WARP, we’ve made big strides for people and planet but we’re ready to take our plans to the next level. PROPER was the world’s first BCorp snack company and we’re proud to be on the journey to recertify both our brands. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for someone looking to take on greater strategic leadership in the sustainability space.
The Person
This person will have played a key role in building and implementing sustainability strategies and they will be an authentic champion for demonstrating that business can be both commercially successful and a force for good. They will be experienced in sustainable practices, able to engage, influence and inspire those around them to keep people and planet in mind. The right person will be hungry to step up and take ownership of a full sustainability agenda and have the confidence and capability to be both the strategic and day-to-day operational lead for our business.
The Role
This role will oversee and implement WARP’s end-to-end sustainability agenda. Leading on procedures, policies and reporting, whilst working with the wider WARP team to build and implement our sustainability strategy and BCorp certification - this role has a broad and exciting remit. This role will focus heavily on our manufacturing site in Nuneaton and our Supply Chain.
Responsibilities
* Own WARP’s sustainability strategy and drive through to implementation.
* Develop and maintain sustainability procedures and policies, supporting the team to choose sustainable solutions and working practices.
* Set, track and report sustainability KPIs, leading on the creation of the PROPER and Eat Real annual Impact Report.
* Lead the B Corp certification and verification process.
* Track supplier sustainability progress, working collaboratively with our Procurement and Technical functions.
* Work with our Procurement team to develop WARP’s responsible sourcing programme for all key WARP ingredients.
* Work with our external carbon consultants to deliver WARP’s annual carbon footprint.
* Work with our Factory team to create a leading sustainable snacking site.
* Keep up-to-date with all external reporting requirements and relevant changes in environmental law.
* Support brand marketing teams with key external sustainability messages and partnerships.
Requirements
* Travel once a week to our London Commercial offices.
* Depth of experience in delivering sustainability strategies.
* A strong understanding of how to build an end-to-end sustainability strategy.
* Experience managing multiple cross-functional social and environmental projects.
* A thorough understanding of Scope 3 emissions and sustainable agriculture.
* Understanding and/or experience of delivering B Corp certifications.
* Ideal, but not essential: Sound awareness of organisational carbon footprinting.
* Ideal, but not essential: A degree or masters in corporate sustainability, environmental science or other relevant discipline.
About WARP
PROPER and Eat Real were born out of a belief that healthy snacks should taste great. In 2021, we joined forces as WARP to fire up the healthy snacking revolution. We believe in the importance of team and coming together as WARP, while also recognising the benefit of flexible working.
Our Approach
PROPER and Eat Real is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.
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