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Sustainability and Environment Manager

Job details
Posting date: 01 July 2025
Salary: £45,000.00 per year
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 July 2025
Location: Colchester, CO2 7UT
Company: Sodexo Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDX/TP/1324814/144823

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Summary

  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday
  • up to £45,000 per annum
  • Eligible for a bonus
  • Sodexo rewards and benefits

Job Introduction

Lead the Change Toward a Greener Future

At Sodexo, we’re committed to sustainability and responsible service delivery. We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Sustainability and Environment Manager to champion our environmental and sustainability agenda at Merville Barracks. If you're passionate about making a real difference and influencing sustainable change, this is your opportunity to drive innovation in a role that truly matters.

Whatyou’ll do:

  • Provide expert support to Sodexo and site teams in environmental and sustainability matters.

  • Ensure all activities comply with relevant environmental legislation, policies, and best practices.

  • Identify and implement innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions to reduce environmental impact.

  • Lead the development and management of site-specific sustainability and conservation programs.

  • Develop energy, water, waste, and recycling initiatives including scope, ROI analysis, and benefit realization.

  • Support Sodexo’s Carbon Net Zero ambition through utility data collection, analysis, and reporting.

  • Manage the Annual Sustainability Plan and Tracker, ensuring projects are delivered on time and monitored effectively.

  • Chair monthly Sustainability Working Group meetings to promote collaboration and share best practices.

  • Promote sustainability through internal communication, training, and awareness campaigns (e.g. Earth Day, Earth Hour).

  • Lead sustainable procurement initiatives and perform audits on waste suppliers to ensure legal and ethical compliance.

  • Track and report on sustainability KPIs through monthly and quarterly reports.

  • Collaborate with clients and T1 suppliers on wider account sustainability initiatives and meetings.

  • Research and integrate utility/government rebates and opportunities for environmental and cost benefits.

  • Model and promote safe working practices at all times.

  • Support site teams in service improvement and operational effectiveness.

  • Coordinate forums and networks to share knowledge and drive continuous improvement.

  • Keep current with the latest innovations and best practices in environmental management.

  • Represent Sodexo at client meetings to report on sustainability performance.

  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensure consistent, transparent communication.

  • Contribute to the business by implementing financially efficient, sustainable practices.

  • Effective implementation and management of environmental and sustainability policies.

What you bring:

  • Graduate calibre with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience.

  • Solid experience in corporate and operational environmental management.

  • Working knowledge of EMS systems and climate change/carbon management.

  • Strong understanding of facilities management and waste/contractor oversight.

  • Skilled communicator with the ability to influence across all levels.

  • Analytical and strategic thinker with excellent organisational skills.

  • Knowledge of sustainable innovations and CSR requirements.

  • Passion for sustainability and driving long-term positive impact.

Desirable

  • IEMA Certificate or equivalent in environmental/waste management.

  • Familiarity with environmental concerns in the food and IFM industry.

  • Membership in an environmental organisation (e.g., IEMA).

What we offer:

Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of somethinggreater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values youfor you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

  • Mental health & wellbeing support
  • Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
  • 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
  • Discounts for you & family
  • Financial tools & retirement plan
  • Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part ofsomething greater? Apply today!


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