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Sustainability Officer
Zertus UK & Ireland (Humdinger Ltd, Kinnerton Confectionery & Lir Chocolates)
Bromborough, CH62 3RG
Hybrid
Join Zertus UK&I as a Sustainability Officer and help shape a more responsible future for snacking and chocolate. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by supporting our sustainability strategy, driving engagement and ensuring compliance across our operations and supply chain.
Position type: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 37.5
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30
Pay range: £28,000 - £31,000
Breaks: 30 minutes unpaid
Responsibilities:- Support the Sustainability Manager in implementing the sustainability strategy.
- Design and implement a sustainability communication plan.
- Ensure compliance with sustainability-related legislation in collaboration with the Sustainability Manager.
- Stay informed about emerging sustainability risks and upcoming regulatory changes.
- Share sustainability knowledge across the business and represent Zertus at relevant industry groups when required.
- Drive sustainability engagement by supporting the Charity and Volunteering programme, as well as employee engagement events and initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with Procurement, HSE, Operations, HR, and Commercial teams.
- Develop a working knowledge of the snacking and chocolate industry.
- Carry out monthly administrative tasks to support team operations.
Key Deliverables
- Ensure and maintain compliance with relevant sustainability certifications (e.g., RFA, RSPO, FairTrade).
- Complete sustainability-related data requests and enhance internal data collection processes.
- Support the development and reporting of the annual Sustainability Report in collaboration with the Sustainability Manager.
- Monitor Sedex compliance, share regular reports with the line manager, Supplier Assurance, and Procurement, and ensure all non-conformances are tracked and resolved.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with sustainability legislation (e.g., SECR, EUDR, CCA, EU Green Deal, ESOS).
- Coordinate cross-functional sustainability working groups to drive improvements in operations, packaging, procurement, and HR.
- Lead carbon accounting data collection and produce annual carbon reports.
- Degree-level education in a relevant field such as Sustainability, Geography, Environmental Science, or similar. Master's or undergraduate qualifications are welcome.
- Alternatively, relevant work experience in a corporate environment with a strong interest in sustainability and ESG topics.
- A genuine passion for sustainability, with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
- Eager to learn, grow, and build a career in sustainability and corporate responsibility.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on approach to tackling challenges.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and functions.
- Comfortable handling data, reporting, and administrative tasks with attention to detail.
- Experience or interest in internal communications and stakeholder engagement is a plus.
Most importantly, we're searching for an individual deeply passionate about sustainability. If you're uncertain about meeting the criteria outlined above but share a genuine dedication to sustainability, we still encourage you to apply.
Simply ensure that you complete our application questions to provide us with insight into your passion and commitment to sustainability.
Rewards Benefits:- Pension (4% Employer Contributions)
- Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.
- Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working opportunities and Maternity and Paternity leave above statutory minimum
- Access to staff shops with exclusive discounts
- Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’
- Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards
- Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)
About Us:
Zertus UK & Ireland comprises three companies – Humdinger Foods, Kinnerton Confectionery, and Lir Chocolates. Our expertise spans the manufacturing of a diverse range of snacks and chocolates, with multiple facilities and offices strategically positioned throughout the UK and Ireland. With a commitment to innovation, we strive to craft products that captivate and delight our customers. Our talented teams have created a growing portfolio of our own famous brands including NOMO, Sun Valley Nuts, Kinnerton Kids, The Fruit Factory, Yum & Yay, as well as collaborations with Bailey's, Guinness and Budweiser!
Zertus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Your application will be reviewed and entered into the selection process, if successful you will receive a call or email from a member of our Recruitment or HR Team (PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL), if successful, your application will be sent to the hiring manager for review, if successful, you will attend an interview.
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