Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

Recently named the Most Sustainable Retailer in Ireland in the Ireland RepTrak Study and the first retailer to open a Net Zero supermarket on the island, we’re seeking an analytical, innovative and results-driven Sustainability Manager to join our Sustainability team. The Sustainability Manager will be responsible for managing sustainability projects and initiatives across Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland as part of the wider Corporate Affairs business function.

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious project manager with strong communication skills, technical sustainability knowledge and commercial awareness. Sustainability is a key pillar of our business strategy at Lidl, so we’re looking for candidates who can support the development and execution of our ‘A Better Tomorrow’ sustainability strategy through effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have their finger on the pulse of key sustainability developments globally and an understanding of important legislation, best practises and guidelines.

What you'll do

Supporting the development and execution of Lidl’s ‘A Better Tomorrow’ sustainability strategy across 6 key strategic pillars: Protecting Climate, Respecting Biodiversity, Acting Fairly, Promoting Health, Engaging in Dialogue and Conserving Resources
Managing and coordinating projects and initiatives in line with this strategy including:
- Food waste reduction programmes
- Carbon footprint analysis
- Net Zero climate reduction and “just transition” programmes
- Corporate sustainability metrics and data collection
- Biodiversity programmes and projects
- Business Partner collaboration
Prepare sustainability reports in accordance with relevant standards ensuring transparency e.g. GRI, CSRD, TCFD
Embed sustainability governance frameworks to ensure compliance with regulations and transparency in achieving targets and commitments.
Collaborating with relevant departments, such as Marketing, Communications and Events, to raise awareness of sustainability projects internally and externally
Creating sustainability material and messaging for Lidl’s communication channels
Organising and delivering internal employee awareness programmes, campaigns and workshops
Identifying areas for improving sustainability practices across the business
Relationship management of sustainability partnerships with external partners such as Business in the Community and the World Wildlife Fund
Collaborating with internal sustainability representatives in each business area as well as Lidl International on projects and KPIs

What you'll need

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of Sustainability/ESG
Experience in project management
Third-level degree is essential in sustainability or relevant field
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Proficient Microsoft Office skills
German is an advantage but not essential
Full driving license is essential

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl

€51,000 rising to €65,000 after 3 years
20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after two years
Private employee medical insurance
Company pension
Flexible start and finish times
Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
Dynamic work environment
Modern office facility with free parking
On-site gym and canteen
Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week
Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.

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