Sustainability Manager

Hampshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Sustainability Manager for KION ITS UK&I

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Sustainability Manager
KION ITS a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment is seeking skilled Sustainability Manager to join our QHSE team.

This is a new role which has been created to drive sustainability initiatives across our industrial trucks operations ensuring environmental compliance reducing our carbon footprint and integrating sustainable practices into our products supply chain and workplace.

At KION ITS we offer a competitive benefits package which includes:
A competitive salary based on your experience
25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
A company pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution and a minimum 4% employee contribution
Eligibility to participate in Employee Incentive Schemes

Come and join us and be part of a team dedicated to QHSE and Sustainability excellence driving stakeholder engagement and continual improvement.

We offer:

Sustainability Strategy and Compliance

Develop and implement a sustainability roadmap aligned with corporate objectives regulatory requirements and industry best practices

Ensure compliance with all environmental laws regulations and ISO standards (e.g: ISO 14001)

Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIA) and life cycle analyses (LCA) for operations and supply chain

Monitor and report on CO₂ emissions energy efficiency water usage and waste reduction efforts via Cority and communicate status to internal stakeholders

Complete environmental audits on sites to identify best practice and opportunities for improvement

Operational & Environmental Initiatives

Develop and manage waste management metrics and circular economy projects promoting recycling and material reuse

Align sustainability with workplace safety and well-being initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

Collaborate with suppliers customers and regulatory bodies to drive sustainable practices across the supply chain

Prepare sustainability reports maintain ESG (Environmental Social and Governance) metrics and contribute to corporate disclosures (e.g. GRI CDP TCFD)

Promote sustainability awareness among employees through training workshops and internal campaigns

Represent the company in industry associations sustainability forums and certification programs

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Identify and implement new technologies that enhance sustainability in manufacturing logistics and fleet operations

Research and apply for grants incentives and funding opportunities related to green initiatives

Monitor industry trends competitor sustainability practices and emerging regulations to keep the company ahead in sustainability leadership

Tasks and Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Minimum of ISEP Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management
Ideally Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Sustainability or related field
5 years of experience in sustainability environmental management or a related role preferably within an industrial manufacturing or logistics environment
Experience working within QHSE frameworks particularly ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

Key Competencies

Passion for continuous improvement innovation and driving impact in sustainability
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations sustainability reporting and ESG frameworks
Ability to analyse carbon footprint energy usage and sustainability metrics
Project management skills with the ability to drive sustainability initiatives from strategy to execution
Gravitas combined with agility
Personal accountability and resilience
Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to interact and build relationships at all organisational levels (including matrix)
Able to develop and execute strategies plans and budgets in line with overall business objectives
Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint
Vision for strategic and conceptual issues and recognise the interrelationships while keeping an eye on day-to-day operations

Required Experience:

Manager