Head of Environment
- Recruiter
- Greencore
- Location
-
Worksop
East Midlands RegionUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 16 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 24 Oct 2021
- Job Title
- Director
- Category
- Professional Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Lead the Environmental improvement agenda, maintaining and improving group systems, working with stakeholders to implementing functional strategy and policy, to drive and embed a proactive Environmental Sustainability culture.
- Work with the Director of HSE to develop, environmental strategy for the group to ensure an effective and sustained environmental management system and culture.
- Though stakeholders, lead effective and consistent implementation plans to deliver the environmental strategy, including but not limited to relevant Environmental policies and procedures, across the Greencore Group, to enable compliance and continuous improvement.
- Provide direction to Business Units on the implementation of controls to mitigate risks arising from new/changing Environmental legislation.
- Through internal stakeholder engagement, provide direction and champion programmes that develop the Environment brand, culture and behaviours that underpin the overall Greencore Environmental Strategy.
- Implement and maintain performance management processes that provide Business/Business Unit insight, governance, data and KPIs to drive improvements and effective risk management.
- Provide direction and coaching to develop the environmental capability within the site and grow functional capability and expertise within the HSE team, to maximise performance and potential.
- Establish strong and effective relationships between Business teams and external regulatory bodies, providing support and guidance as required.
- Ensure that Environment matters are considered in all Capex projects in line with Group policy and insurance requirements
- Coordinate Group environmental audit process to maintain and monitor environmental management systems. Provide advice on recommended actions and guide to completion.
- Work with the sustainability team to help deliver internal sustainability objectives detailed in our "making with care" strategy pillar.
You may not have heard of us, but we're sure you've tried our products. We're a vibrant, fast–paced leading food manufacturer. Employing over 12,000 colleagues across 16 manufacturing sites and 18 distribution locations, we supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals.
We are proud of our fantastic culture and can offer a stimulating environment, like–minded colleagues and genuine empowerment.
We are listed in the UK and have an annual turnover of ca.GBP1.3bn.
What we're looking for- National/Professional qualification (preferably to degree level) in Environmental Management
- Proven experience in leading environmental management at Group level ideally gained in a manufacturing environment
- Track record of implementing culture change
- Member of IEMA (PIEMA)
- Good communication skills and ability to be an effective member of the site leadership team
If this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success.
What you'll get in return- Competitive salary and job–related benefits
- Car or allowance
- Private health insurance
- Performance related bonus
- Pension up to 8% matched
- Company share save scheme
- Greencore Qualifications
- Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on–the–job training and development opportunities to further your career.