Sustainability Lead

Job Description

Sustainability Lead

Location - Northampton (with travel to depots)
Salary - 40000 per annum
Hours - MondayFriday

We are working with an established and fast-growing organisation is seeking a proactive hands-on Sustainability Lead to drive environmental performance across its national network. This is a pivotal role for an individual who is passionate about sustainability and thrives in a dynamic operational environment.

The Role

The Sustainability Lead will take ownership of tracking improving and communicating sustainability performance across multiple sites. This includes waste reduction recycling optimisation and broader environmental initiatives such as carbon reduction and EV adoption.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability Strategy & Performance

• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of the companys sustainability strategy
• Track and report against key KPIs including waste recycling and environmental impact
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance sustainability performance across depots
• Drive initiatives such as waste reduction programmes and EV implementation
• Collaborate with recycling and waste partners to gather validate and analyse monthly data

Operational & Depot Engagement

• Travel regularly to depots to support sustainability initiatives on the ground
• Work closely with depot teams and sustainability champions to improve local performance
• Promote best practices and embed a culture of sustainability across operations

Data Reporting & Insights

• Collect analyse and consolidate data from multiple sources
• Produce clear accurate and insightful monthly sustainability reports
• Ensure consistency transparency and integrity of all sustainability data

Client Reporting & Communication

• Create engaging client-facing sustainability reports and performance packs
• Present insights and progress updates tailored to client requirements
• Support client meetings reviews and ongoing relationship management

About You

Essential:

• Experience in sustainability environmental analysis or waste and recycling management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Confident communicator comfortable engaging with both internal teams and external clients
• Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge of UK waste and recycling regulations
• Experience working with recycling partners or environmental service providers

Apply today to discuss confidentially with Gabriella Saunders from ACS Staffing Solutions!