Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Manager UK

A large multisite and multinational apparel manufacturer is seeking a Sustainability Manager In London to lead their Sustainability programs. Turning over $400M the business manufacturers woven and knitted garments sold worldwide including in the UK. They have a sales and design office in London.

The position is based in London.

Sustainability Manager: The Role:

• Manage and implement the overall sustainability goals (carbon footprint net zero water and wastewater management chemical management including ZDHC) of the business in partnership with crossfunctional teams and key stakeholders
  
• Manage the client relationships with existing customers (TESCO Primark etc) as well as prospective customers
  
• Liaise with clients on all aspects of Compliance and Sustainable Manufacturing
  
• Ensure that the production practices within manufacturing units are in compliance
  
• Develop and implement sustainability programs (renewable energy reduction in freshwater use ETP HIGG FEM & FSM GHG etc) that will bring measurable operational environmental and social benefits for the company that drives business value
  
• Work closely with buyers to ensure that inhouse operations and manufacturing process is way ahead of their sustainability goals
  
• Work closely with buyers and inhouse commercial and product development teams to develop products that are fit for a circular fashion economy
  
• Lead the program to ensure compliance within manufacturing
  
• Ensure raw materials are ethically and sustainably sourced
  
• Ensure raw material traceability data is accurately filed in line with the needs of customer s systems and processes
  
• Ensure internal processes including staff processes provide a safe and equal working environment
  
• Research sustainability fashion trends in the market identify new opportunities and translate into proactive actions
  
• Develop and nurture inhouse sustainability culture and work practices through campaigns projects training etc
  

Requirements

Sustainability Manager: The Person:

• Previous experience in Sustainability with apparel manufacturing or with an apparel retailer/brand/supplier
  
• Strong experience in Sustainability ESG and Compliance
  
• Strong knowhow in apparel manufacturing and product lifecycle
  
• Strong communicator with capacity to guide and persuade a wide range of stakeholders
  
• Well organised
  
• Collaborative team player with good interpersonal and presentation skills
  
• Good command over spoken and written English
  

If this sounds like you please apply in confidence