Sustainability Manager

KION Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Basingstoke seeks a Sustainability Manager to drive sustainability initiatives across operations. The role involves developing strategies aligned with corporate objectives, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and promoting sustainable practices. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong project management skills. Join us in making a positive impact in sustainability while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days of annual leave plus statutory holidays

Company pension scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sustainability or environmental management.
• Experience with QHSE frameworks, especially ISO 14001.
• Ability to analyze carbon footprint and sustainability metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainability strategy and ensure environmental compliance.
• Conduct environmental audits and impact assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive sustainable practices.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Knowledge of environmental regulations

Project management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

ISEP Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Sustainability Manager page is loaded## Sustainability Managerlocations: Basingstoke, United Kingdom: West Bromwich, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-0087046Exciting Career Opportunity as a Sustainability Manager for KION ITS UK&I 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 Bachelor’s 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**Linde Material Handling** is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, and a provider of intralogistics solutions and services. As an innovation leader, we deliver progressive products and tailored solutions, which meet all individual requirements that an application or company may have.We are represented in more than 100 countries worldwide with our own branches. The company’s international network includes production and assembly plants in Germany, France, the Czech Republic, the USA, and China as well as more than 700 sales and service locations. Around the world, we have some 13,000 people working passionately on holistic intralogistics solutions, to help boost our customers’ performance in the long term.Linde is part of the KION Group, which is the largest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks in Europe, measured by units. Within the KION Group, we are helping to shape the future together with our strong brands Linde, STILL and Dematic and represent the very best our industry has to offer. The KION Group is a global enterprise made up of more than 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries.**Our culture is shaped by the shared values of the KION Group: integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence.**