Sustainability Lead

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2 months ago
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We are partnering with a leading organisation in the Eye Care market, to recruit an impactful Sustainability Lead who will shape and drive the company’s environmental strategy. In this role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders, external partners and cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful change, influence culture and bring new ideas to life.

This is a full-time permanent position, working remotely with limited travel to our client’s office when required.

What’s on offer?

  • Excellent Salary & Benefits – Up to £60,000 basic (dependent upon experience) plus benefits!

  • Collaborative Culture - Thrive in a supportive, people-focused environment.

  • Entrepreneurial Spirit - Enjoy the agility and visibility of an ambitious organisation where you can make a real difference.

  • Job Stability – Thrive in one of the industry’s most resilient and future-proof organisations

    Ideal Requirements

  • A strong background in sustainability is required.

  • At least 3 years’ successful track record in project management.

  • Proven experience in sustainability management, environmental compliance, or related fields.

  • Healthcare or Pharmaceutical background is preferred, but not essential.

    Role Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver the sustainability strategy, ensuring compliance, tracking performance, and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

  • Use data and audits to drive action, analysing sustainability performance, strengthening product and packaging compliance, and producing clear, insight-led reports.

  • Promote innovation, researching new technologies, identifying carbon-reduction opportunities, and embedding a culture of sustainable practice.

  • Engage and influence stakeholders, collaborating with internal teams and external partners, delivering training, and producing the annual Impact Report.

    Recruitment Process

  • 2 stage interview process.

  • Interviews ASAP!

    Excited to learn more? Click apply or reach out to the MedTech recruitment team for full details!

    Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.

    Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic

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