Sustainability Initiatives Manager

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time

Why consider this opportunity

Joining Sainsbury's as a Sustainability Initiatives Manager offers a unique chance to drive impactful change and support our environmental goals. As a vital member of the Corporate Responsibility team, you will be instrumental in shaping and executing our strategies focused on minimizing food waste and promoting a circular economy. This role emphasizes teamwork and innovation, allowing you to collaborate with a variety of teams and stakeholders to foster sustainable practices throughout our operations and supply chains. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where you can deepen your knowledge in environmental sustainability, influence corporate strategies, and lead projects that contribute positively to our organization and the broader industry. Be part of our mission to create a more sustainable future and make a significant difference in the world.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be pivotal in enhancing our strategies related to food waste reduction and circular economy initiatives. Working within the Corporate Responsibility Team, you will engage with multiple stakeholders across our supply chains and operations to ensure we meet our sustainability objectives. Your tasks will include developing and executing the overarching environmental sustainability strategy, with a keen focus on food waste and circularity. You will oversee the food waste and redistribution program, collaborating closely with retail and operational teams to establish clear processes and pathways for achieving our targets. Additionally, you will spearhead the Circularity program within our General Merchandise (GM) sector, integrating our approach and fostering relationships with key organizations. Your role will also encompass managing supplier partnerships, analyzing sustainability data, leading complex projects, and overseeing communication and reporting initiatives. Your enthusiasm for sustainability, strong communication abilities, and adeptness in a matrix organization will be essential for the successful delivery of our sustainability projects.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a highly skilled and dedicated professional with extensive experience in environmental sustainability, particularly in food waste and circular economy strategies. You should possess a relevant degree and have substantial practical experience, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the WRAP food waste hierarchy and principles of circularity. Your background should include managing supplier relationships and executing complex sustainability projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders and influencing decisions at various levels. As a leader, you should exhibit strong project management capabilities, consistently prioritizing sustainable outcomes. Your analytical skills and systems thinking approach will enable you to navigate complex information and challenges, making informed decisions that align with Sainsbury's values and sustainability objectives. Your commitment to continuous personal development reflects your dedication to staying informed about the latest trends and best practices in environmental resource management and circularity.

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At Sainsbury's, we value amazing work and a genuine work-life balance. As one of the largest supermarkets in the UK, we operate at scale across various marketing functions, including Brand Planning, Brand Communications, Digital Marketing, and Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. Our data-driven insights allow us to understand our customers uniquely, and we collaborate with outstanding brand partners and agencies. If you are eager to learn, grow, and explore new opportunities, we invite you to discover what we have to offer.

We are committed to inclusivity, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. Here, you will have the opportunity to try new roles, whether within your team or across the organization, and we take your development seriously. We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond and strive to offer flexible working arrangements. Upon joining our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

- A colleague discount of 10% at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays at Sainsbury's and on paydays at Argos.
- A robust pension scheme and life cover.
- Eligibility for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary, based on company performance.

Your well-being is a priority for us. You will receive an annual holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional leave. Other benefits include season ticket loans, interest-free car loans up to £10,000, a cycle-to-work scheme, health cash plans, and access to a wide range of discounts from numerous retailers. An Employee Assistance Programme and private healthcare options are also available.

We recognize the importance of significant life moments, offering up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave.

Please refer to our benefits overview for more details (note that eligibility criteria may apply).

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