Group Environmental Manager

Group Environmental Manager | Food Manufacturing | Leeds | ~£80,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Are you passionate about driving sustainable change in a complex manufacturing environment?
Would you like to shape an organisation's journey towards net zero and have a tangible impact on environmental performance?

We are looking for an experienced Group Environmental Manager to take ownership of environmental strategy, compliance and improvement across a large manufacturing network.

You will work across multiple sites, partnering with site leadership and senior stakeholders to raise environmental standards, strengthen governance and deliver measurable improvements across energy, carbon, waste, water and resource efficiency.

• Lead the Group's environmental strategy, governance and ISO 14001 management system across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Own environmental compliance and regulatory relationships, working with site teams, auditors, the Environment Agency and other external stakeholders.
• Develop carbon reporting and reduction programmes, including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, and lead the Group's Net Zero and decarbonisation roadmap.
• Drive improvements across energy, waste, water and resource efficiency, supporting capital projects and building the business case for environmental investment.
• Lead environmental performance reporting, ESG requirements and best-practice sharing, using data and KPIs to improve capability and performance across the Group.

• Strong experience leading environmental performance across a multi-site manufacturing business.
• Proven experience with ISO 14001, environmental management systems and audit.
• Practical experience with carbon accounting and Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
• A track record of delivering measurable improvements across areas such as energy, waste, water, emissions and resource efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn environmental data into clear business actions.
• A relevant degree or environmental qualification.

Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to safety, sustainability, and diversity. Grow your career in a supportive, inclusive culture where you can truly make a difference.