Climate Change and Environment Manager

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The Role

The role of Climate Change & Environment Manager is very important to us. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking climate change and environmental expert who will be responsible for environmental, carbon and climate change matters across the Group.

The initial focus of the role will be on compliance matters, including carbon management, development of a climate transition strategy, climate financial disclosures (e.g. UKCFD), regulatory adherence to SECR /ESOS, and ownership of our ISO 14001 system, and general environmental compliance.

The role will then broaden overtime to work more closely with the lifecycle of our products and services, developing and supporting projects linked to procurement, packaging, circular economy, waste, water and energy.

This role sits within our Legal function and reports directly to the Head of Sustainability & ESG.

We would love to welcome you to our Crewe head office, working hours of Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Your responsibilities day to day will be...

Carbon / Climate Change

• Monitor and report Scope 1-3 carbon emissions in accordance with the GHG protocol across our global operations
• To develop, set and monitor a TPT aligned climate transition plan and deliver projects that enable carbon reduction, to achieve real impact and defined carbon targets
• Influence, persuade and negotiate with colleagues and business partners to embed a climate transition strategy into the business and drive actions to achieve it
• Identify key carbon reduction opportunities and explore science-based targets to guide decarbonisation efforts
• To lead on the Group's climate-related target setting and implementation
• To lead development of Group frameworks to deliver the strategic impacts
• To develop climate / nature related partnerships and delivery

Environmental Management and ISO 14001 certification

• Manage compliance of legislation, industry standards and growing customer requirements
• Develop an ambitious environmental strategy
• Design, implement and manage regular data and reporting systems to monitor performance, identify insights / opportunities, drive engagement, accountability and meet compliance requirements
• Manage our ISO 14001 certification within our Group companies, managing our Environmental Management System and quality control associated programmes, policies and procedures
• Liaise with environmental regulatory authorities and local stakeholders regarding environmental issues / incidents where necessary

Environmental Reporting / Compliance

Ensure compliance with all carbon-related regulations, reporting frameworks, and mandatory disclosure requirements including (but not limited to):

• Scope 1, 2 and 3 Carbon Emissions
• UK MCFD
• SECR
• ESOS / SEAI Assessments and Action Plans

Resource Efficiency

• Develop strategies to achieve zero waste to landfill, embedding circular economy principles and water and energy resource efficiency
• Develop packaging and circular economy initiatives to reduce environmental impact
• Collaborate with project teams and supply chains to minimise waste generation and maximise material reuse and recycling

Sustainable Procurement

• Take ownership of the environmental aspects of future procurement strategy, working in partnership with a newly formed Procurement Team and suppliers
• Collaborate with the supply chain to promote and influence sustainable materials, low-carbon technologies and drive carbon emission reductions through close collaboration, partnerships and contract renewals
• Drive compliance with procurement policies aligned to ESG goals, including sustainable and responsible sourcing

Training, Communication & Engagement

• Create training programmes to enhance environmental awareness and competency across the business
• Develop communication strategies to engage employees, customers, suppliers and stakeholders in environmental sustainability initiatives
• Act as the company's ambassador on environmental matters, representing Radius in industry forums, client meetings, and public engagements

Internal / External Stakeholders

• Work with our Facilities team and global site network to support positive environmental change
• Establish and maintain links with key external agencies (e.g. Environment Agency) and peer organisations to benchmark our environmental programmes and keep the business up-to-date with the latest environmental legislation and best practice across the Group

What do we expect of you?

The successful Climate Change & Environment Manager will have the following technical experience:

• Extensive leadership and/or expertise in climate, including leading climate initiatives within an organisation
• Deep expertise of climate-related strategy, governance, risk and impact management, metrics and targets; and associated frameworks and guidance
• Extensive experience managing environmental and ISO 14001 programmes, and driving sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction, waste, water and energy management
• Excellent understanding of environmental legislation, policy and reporting frameworks, including ISO 14001, SECR, ESOS, UKCFD / TCFD and CDP
• Deep experience built in climate-focused technical delivery and developing and setting climate strategies
• Strong expertise and experience of climate-related data, tools and modelling
• Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for products and Circular Economy concepts
• Knowledge of international sustainability legislation / standards e.g. CSRD, CSDDD, ISSB, SBTi, TNFD, TISFD and GHG Protocol
• It is essential that you have experience working in a commercial environment

Our values and behaviours are important to us, we would like you to be:

• Experienced in juggling commercial pressures, with a pragmatic and commercial attitude to sustainability within an entrepreneurial business
• Be a self-starter, with motivation and ambition to deliver without constant oversight and management
• Solutions focused achiever and be able to cut through complexity and obstacles to get to the right solution
• Proven experience within a Sustainability / ESG role in a multi-site and / or international business
• Be naturally engaging, operating with energy, creativity, and entrepreneurship in your approach
• Strategic thinker, with the ability to drive change and influence stakeholders
• Excellent verbal, numeracy, and literacy skills
• Highly analytical with attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects
• Ability to work closely and clearly communicate with other team members / departments
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to different stakeholders up to C-Suite

Qualification Requirements:

• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in environmental or sustainability studies
• Ideally 10+ years experience in carbon and environmental management

What can you expect of us?

• A friendly culture. We are a close-knit, collaborative team
• A fast-growing organisation that defines itself as being agile and innovative
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one
• A commitment to building a working environment that values inclusivity, innovation, agility and drive

You will be compensated competitively with a salary range of £70,000 - £80,000, dependent on experience.

You will be part of a modern purpose-built space in Crewe that will provide you with an outstanding working environment complete with café, pizzeria, roof top bar, onsite gym, games rooms, and more!

Your impact on Radius will be rewarded with the opportunity to develop and progress your career.

You'll also have access to our competitive reward and benefits package, which includes:

• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Pension plan
• Life assurance
• Employee fuel card scheme
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• 24 hour wellness and healthcare assistance via 'Help@Hand' by Unum
• Time off for fertility treatment and in the event of pregnancy loss
• 'Cycle to work' scheme
• Free breakfast available daily in the office

Still curious?

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

If you'd like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team via talent@radius.com.

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Note to recruitment agencies:

We do not accept speculative agency CVs or profiles. Any unsolicited CV received by Radius will be treated as a gift and not eligible for an agency fee. PSL agencies should only send CVs if authorised to do so by the Radius talent team.