Sustainability Specialist

Danish Crown A/S; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food producer in the UK is seeking a dedicated professional to drive their sustainability agenda and transform strategy into action. You will implement key initiatives to minimize environmental impacts while ensuring operational goals are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in sustainability within a corporate setting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Early finish on Fridays

Commitment to personal development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sustainability initiatives within a corporate context.
• Experience in the UK meat industry or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Implement sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental footprint.
• Collect and analyze Scope 1, 2, and 3 data for dashboards.
• Engage stakeholders across all UK departments for ESG goals.
• Streamline processes for resource reduction and best practices.

Skills

Sustainability initiative development

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or Business Management

Job description

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Drive our ESG agenda by transforming sustainability strategy into measurable action across Danish Crown UK.

What you will be doing

As a key driver of our green transition, you will work closely with the Sustainability Business Partner to implement initiatives that minimise our environmental footprint while supporting our core business goals. You will be the bridge between high-level strategy and daily operational improvement, ensuring our sustainability performance is both transparent and impactful.

• Strategy & Implementation: Identify and prioritise key areas for sustainability improvement, coordinating specific projects such as waste reduction, energy efficiency and recycling programs.
• Data & Reporting: Collect and analyse Scope 1, 2 and 3 data to update sustainability dashboards, ensuring all reporting meets Danish Crown’s high standards and legislative requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate across all UK departments and internal forums to promote awareness, deliver sustainability training and build commitment to our ESG goals.
• Process Optimisation: Streamline procedures across the business unit to reduce resource consumption and share best practices for continuous environmental improvement.

What you will bring

We are looking for a proactive professional who balances technical data expertise with the communication skills needed to influence change across a complex manufacturing landscape.

• Experience: You have a proven track record in developing and implementing sustainability initiatives within a corporate context, ideally with experience in the UK meat industry or a similar manufacturing environment. You are comfortable managing projects from initial concept to completion and have experience in customer-facing roles.
• Soft Skills: You possess excellent communication and dissemination skills, with the ability to lead and motivate interdisciplinary teams. You are a self-starter who uses your own initiative to work independently and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Hard Skills: You hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or Business Management. You have strong analytical skills for interpreting complex data sets and a deep understanding of sustainability frameworks and environmental legislation.

Joining Danish Crown UK means taking on a role where your autonomy is valued and your impact is visible. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the sustainability journey of a major food producer, driving meaningful change in carbon reduction and resource efficiency. We offer a flexible working environment that supports your professional growth, allowing you to lead high-profile ESG projects that contribute positively to both society and the environment.

Beyond the competitive salary of £40,000–£45,000, you will join a culture that prioritises collective success and personal development. With a work schedule designed for balance – including an early finish on Fridays – you will have the space to excel in your career while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This is a chance to be an advocate for change in an industry that is vital to the global food chain.

About us

Danish Crown UK is a business built on trust, teamwork and ambition. We exist to deliver food that people believe in and we know that takes strong leadership and collaborative cultures.

Our leadership principles guide us. We act for the good of the whole organisation. We hire brilliant people and help them grow. We are ambitious, curious and open to new ideas. We build trust by accepting mistakes as part of development. We believe real leadership is earned through example, not title.

Whoever joins us will help create a workplace where people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, challenge old ways of working and stretch themselves to achieve more. If that sounds like the environment where you thrive, we would love to hear from you.