Graduate Sustainability Lead

Graduate Sustainability Lead Horsforth, Leeds

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for sustainability and the ambition to lead positive environmental and social change?

Our client, an industry leader with an Eco Vadis Platinum sustainability rating, is seeking a motivated Graduate Sustainability Lead to support and help deliver their sustainability strategy across the business. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate to step into a visible role, gaining hands-on experience while being supported by senior stakeholders.

Recognised for innovation and excellence, the business is committed to building a more sustainable future across its operations and supply chain, supporting both internal teams and customers to meet their environmental goals.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Horsforth, Leeds, offering a salary of £30,000 plus excellent benefits including 23 days holiday + bank holidays, a bonus scheme and free on-site parking.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of the sustainability strategy, including KPIs and targets

• Working closely with senior leadership to support sustainability policies and commitments

• Assisting with sustainability data collection, analysis and reporting, including environmental and carbon metrics

• Supporting Eco Vadis and CDP submissions and sustainability certifications (e.g. ISO
  14001)

• Helping coordinate internal sustainability training and awareness initiatives

• Supporting the preparation of sustainability reports, articles and whitepapers

• Working cross-functionally with departments to identify sustainability opportunities within operations and the supply chain

• Keeping up to date with sustainability regulations and best practice (EPR, Plastic Packaging Tax, RAM)

• Supporting collaboration with external sustainability partners

Requirements:

• A recent graduate (or equivalent) in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business or a related discipline

• Strong interest in ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility

• Some understanding of sustainability frameworks or reporting (training provided)

• Well organised with strong attention to detail

• Confident communicator with the ability to work across teams

• Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to develop

This role is ideal for a graduate who wants early responsibility, clear progression and the opportunity to lead sustainability initiatives within a forward-thinking organisation.

Apply via the link provided or contact Kitty at Unity Resourcing for more information.