Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Sustainability Lead to join our team. This key role involves working directly with the Lantmannen Unibake UK (LUUK) senior leadership team (SLT) and global stakeholders to drive our sustainability agenda. You will represent LUUK as a pioneer in sustainability, both within the company and externally, managing the translation of global commitments into local execution.

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding experience in change or project management and multi-level communications.

You will:

Manage and drive the UK Sustainability priority agenda to deliver our global and local commitments and meet agreed targets
Coordinate workstreams in key sustainability areas: Climate (Carbon Reduction), Health and People
Support workstream leads to achieve set goals and ensure conformance to targets
Collaborate with internal and external communications teams to develop high-quality sustainability communications
Working with customers to support collaborative sustainability agendas supporting the right agendas with a commercial hat on
Support Marketing teams in linking sustainability commitments to brand execution
Maintain continuous dialogue with the central sustainability team on local priorities
Develop and manage the sustainability calendar of events and learning
Respond to customer requests for data and questionnaires
Develop relationships cross functionally to share expertise and facilitate cooperation
Become an expert in sustainability areas and stay informed through media, trade publications, and industry conferences

You’ll be great at:

Staying updated on the latest sustainability developments in climate/emissions, health/nutrition, packaging and social issues and distil across the organisation
Engaging and inspiring customers, suppliers and team mates at all levels to gain buy-in for sustainability plans prioritising customer needs to support the sustainability agenda and develop competitive advantage
Developing tools and training for the wider organisation to enhance their sustainability journey

You’ll have:

Proven experience in a sustainability role, preferably within a corporate environment (would be desirable but not essential)
Strong understanding of sustainability issues and trends
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to influence and guide senior leadership, suppliers and customers
Strong project management skills
Passion for sustainability and making a positive impact

Why Join Us? At LUUK, we believe in creating a sustainable future. Join us to lead our sustainability efforts and make a real difference. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of a global organisation committed to sustainability.

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