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Sustainability Champion
We are looking for a driven and hands-on Sustainability Champion with ISO50001 experience to lead energy and sustainability strategy for an established advanced manufacturing site in Telford.
If you are passionate about energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and delivering measurable environmental improvements within a manufacturing environment.
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | 37.5 hours per week (Days)
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Sustainability Champion, you will take a hands-on leadership role in driving our energy efficiency and sustainability agenda.
Energy Leadership
- Identify and deliver energy-saving projects with clear ROI
- Lead ISO 50001 compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Analyse and monitor energy consumption (electricity, gas, water, compressed air, etc.)
- Develop cost-saving strategies and utilities planning
- Drive MAFACT Energy Reduction targets
- Promote renewable energy opportunities where viable
- Lead energy awareness training and “Energy Walks”
Sustainability Strategy & Delivery
- Lead site sustainability strategy aligned with corporate carbon neutrality goals
- Support life cycle assessment development
- Ensure compliance with OEM sustainability requirements
- Drive waste, water, and carbon reduction initiatives
- Manage sustainability KPIs and reporting
- Lead MAFACT Sustainability Improvement activities
- Develop business cases for sustainability investments
What We’re Looking For
You’re a proactive and confident engineering professional who enjoys driving measurable change. You will have current or recent experience working in similar role such as:
Sustainability Manager, Sustainability Lead, Energy & Sustainability Manager, Energy Manager, Energy & Carbon Manager, Environmental & Sustainability Manager, Environmental Manager, ESG Manager (Environmental, Social & Governance), Decarbonisation Manager, Carbon Reduction Manager, Net Zero Manager, Energy Efficiency Manager, Utilities & Energy Manager, Energy Optimisation Engineer, Energy Engineer, Sustainability Engineer
Essential
- Engineering qualification (HNC or above)
- Experience delivering energy-saving or sustainability projects
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of ISO 50001 or energy management systems
- Experience in a safety-critical manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
Desirable
- Degree in Engineering, Energy, or Sustainability
- Knowledge of electrical, gas, and water efficiency technologies
The Return?
You’ll be joining a global manufacturing organisation committed to innovation, operational excellence, and achieving carbon neutrality.
- Competitive salary of 50K and good overall remuneration package
- Ownership of high-impact energy and carbon reduction projects
- Exposure to global sustainability networks and benchmarking initiatives
- Real autonomy to influence change and challenge the status quo
- A visible leadership role driving measurable business impact
Ready to Lead Sustainable Change?
If you want to take ownership of energy and sustainability performance within a global manufacturing environment – Apply today and help drive the future of sustainable manufacturing.
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6914104 – Carl Jones