52 Sustainability Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom
Sustainability Specialist
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My Client, one of the UKs leading independent packaging manufacturers, passionateabout innovation, responsibility, and doing the right thing, is looking for aB Corp & Sustainability Lead to help them push the boundaries even further.
This is your chance to take the lead on their journey toCarbon Net Z.
Environmental & Sustainability Specialist
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Our client is a well-established and professional publisher who is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Specialist based in Milton Keynes on a 12 month maternity cover contract basis.
Summary of the Environmental & Sustainability Specialist role
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: Milton Keynes, Hybrid after probation, 1 day from home
Type of Contract: 12 Month Maternity Cover contract
Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Benefits: Life assurance, company pension scheme, PPE uniform provided, free onsite parking.
Responsibilities of the Environmental & Sustainability Specialist
- Lead site audits, maintain ISO 14001 certification, and ensure compliance with UK legislation, FSC standards, and Net Zero targets. li>Drive sustainability initiatives by reviewing impact assessments, monitoring the Sustainable Development Strategy, and producing the annual report.
- Collect, analyse, and report on environmental and sustainability data to track progress and highlight opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with teams across the business to deliver sustainability training, embed sustainable procurement, and strengthen supplier performance.
- Audit contracts, processes, and non-conformities to ensure continuous improvement and best practice.
Requirements for a successful Environmental & Sustainability Specialist
- li>Proven experience in an environmental or sustainability role, with strong knowledge of ISO standards and maintaining ISO 14001 certification.
- Skilled in conducting audits, writing clear reports, and developing policies and procedures.
- Strong IT and data analysis skills, with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.
- NEBOSH qualification, membership of IEMA, or other relevant professional accreditation would be advantageous.
Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.
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**Thank you for your interest in the Environmental & Sustainability Specialist role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. **
Environmental & Sustainability Specialist
Posted 15 days ago
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Our client is a well-established and professional publisher who is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Specialist based in Milton Keynes on a 12 month maternity cover contract basis.
Summary of the Environmental & Sustainability Specialist role
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: Milton Keynes, Hybrid after probation, 1 day from home
Type of Contract: 12 Month Maternity Cover contract
Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Benefits: Life assurance, company pension scheme, PPE uniform provided, free onsite parking.
Responsibilities of the Environmental & Sustainability Specialist
- Lead site audits, maintain ISO 14001 certification, and ensure compliance with UK legislation, FSC standards, and Net Zero targets. li>Drive sustainability initiatives by reviewing impact assessments, monitoring the Sustainable Development Strategy, and producing the annual report.
- Collect, analyse, and report on environmental and sustainability data to track progress and highlight opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with teams across the business to deliver sustainability training, embed sustainable procurement, and strengthen supplier performance.
- Audit contracts, processes, and non-conformities to ensure continuous improvement and best practice.
Requirements for a successful Environmental & Sustainability Specialist
- li>Proven experience in an environmental or sustainability role, with strong knowledge of ISO standards and maintaining ISO 14001 certification.
- Skilled in conducting audits, writing clear reports, and developing policies and procedures.
- Strong IT and data analysis skills, with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.
- NEBOSH qualification, membership of IEMA, or other relevant professional accreditation would be advantageous.
Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.
Check out our website and our jobs page for our latest vacancies in your area.
To keep up to date with all our recruitment activities and vacancies, please follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
**Thank you for your interest in the Environmental & Sustainability Specialist role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. **
Environmental & Sustainability Specialist
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Our client is a well-established and professional publisher who is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Specialist based in Milton Keynes on a 12 month maternity cover contract basis.
Summary of the Environmental & Sustainability Specialist role
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: Milton Keynes, Hybrid after probation, 1 day from home
Type of Contract: 12 Month Maternity Cover contract
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Packaging Sustainability Specialist
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**Job Title- Packaging Sustainability Specialist**
**10 month Fixed Term Contract (Oct 2025- 31st July 2026)**
**Location: Menstrie, Scotland**
**About us**
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating.
**About the Role**
Global Technical: Science and Technology (S&T) provides technical leadership for Diageo's Whisky, Spirits and Beer business globally.
This role provides subject matter expertise in testing and development of disruptive packaging materials and formats. Key examples are Sustainable Packaging and Circular Packaging projects. Diageo's packaging footprint will evolve in response to our Society 2030 goals resulting in more diverse materials and packaging formats. This role supports project teams to ensure these new materials and packaging are fit for purpose. The role holder will also be expected to use their subject matter expertise to influence and shape the exciting packaging agenda.
The role holder will support project teams with material risk assessments and testing. Testing will be carried out in Diageo (primarily Menstrie) or given the complexity of materials an increased amount of specialist outsourced testing may have to be used. The role holder will be expected to develop the testing network and methods in response to new risks.
The role holder should have a knowledge of existing Diageo packaging test methods and will be expected to support the standard packaging agenda where required.
The role is based at the Packaging Technology laboratory at the Diageo Technical Centre, Menstrie. The role holder will be expected to communicate with sites around the world and occasionally travel. This role reports to the Laboratory Senior Specialist- Packaging (Packaging Laboratory Manager).
**Key Accountabilities**
+ **Compliance -** Operate within, support and contribute to the compliance agenda of the laboratory (e.g. H&S, Finance, Environment).
+ **Packaging & Novel Materials Testing SME -** Experience of the packaging materials used across the beverage alcohol industry and experience of testing these materials. Knowledge of development of emerging/ novel materials, risk management and test method development. Positivity, curiosity, ownership and confidence to work in novel material development.
+ **Component Testing** - Expert knowledge of packaging test methods, equipment maintenance and method development. Carries out testing in the laboratory. Diageo Design for Quality- understanding of component use within Diageo processes especially component-to-component and component machine interfaces. Ability to carry out full materials risk assessment for prediction of potential risks and development of suitable mitigation.
+ **Project Management** - Ability to manage complex projects and programmes. Comfortable working with ambiguity and shaping this into deliverable project landmarks.
+ **Communication -** Ability to translate science into motivating and influential stakeholder communication. Ownership and awareness to act on business benefits, commercials, risks and opportunities.
+ **Support** - Ability to apply technical knowledge and experience to lead solutions to complex and urgent technical problems.
**Experience Required**
+ As a minimum at entry level the jobholder should be degree qualified in scientific or engineering field. Alternatively, a minimum of 5 years' experience in a materials production or suitable laboratory.
+ Extensive experience of production and testing of materials used in the food and drink packaging. Experience of testing novel/ emerging materials and methods would be beneficial.
+ Good working knowledge of hygiene standards including HACCP.
+ Lead ISO9001 audit qualification and experience would be beneficial.
+ Good and active network in material science inside and outside Diageo in order to support the team as a Global Centre of Excellence.
**Working with us:**
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
_If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application._
**Worker Type :**
Regular
**Primary Location:**
International Supply Technical Centre - Menstrie
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With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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HS & Sustainability Specialist
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EHS & Sustainability Specialist
Type of Role : Contract position, Inside IR35
Contract length: 12 months
Location: London – Five days a week on site (hybrid eligibility)
Day Rate: Up to £320 a day
General Summary:
The Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Specialist/Senior Specialist will contribute to the effective management of the environmental, health and safety (EHS) program.
The role will apply technical knowledge to identify areas for improvement and implement changes in a collaborative manner.
The role requires good knowledge in multiple EHS disciplines (e.g. environmental and safety permitting, chemical safety, biosafety, radiation safety and other physical agents, laboratory safety, fire safety, ergonomics, facilities safety, sustainability, auditing and inspection).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports EHSS activities / programs at International HQ and International Offices.
- Maintains site EHS programs including record keeping.
- Develops and reviews site policies and procedures.
- Conducts internal audits and inspections.
- Completes and reviews risk assessments.
- Ensures accident investigations are undertaken by managers, providing support where necessary and ensuring improvement strategies are recommended and actioned.
- Provides EHS guidance and training to new team members.
- Attends Safety Committee meetings and other cross-functional team meetings.
- Manages regulatory licenses including environmental permits and regulated chemical licenses.
- Supports EHS sub-team projects.
- Assists with Global EHS programs and collaborations across sites.
- Participates in the site emergency response teams
Knowledge and Skills:
- Possesses expanded knowledge of federal, national and local environmental, health and safety regulations with a practical approach to implementation.
- Ability to explain complex safety information clearly and concisely.
- Proficient computer and documentation management skills.
- Ability to solve problems and meet project goals.
- EH&S experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology research.
- Trainings that may be required depending on the role: HAZWOPER, RCRA, DOT/IATA
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or Life Science related discipline.
- Environmental, Health or Safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH certificate, IOSH, ASP.
If you are interested please apply or send your CV to
HS & Sustainability Specialist
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EHS & Sustainability Specialist
Type of Role : Contract position, Inside IR35
Contract length: 12 months
Location: London – Five days a week on site (hybrid eligibility)
Day Rate: Up to £320 a day
General Summary:
The Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Specialist/Senior Specialist will contribute to the effective management of the environmental, health and safety (EHS) program.
The role will apply technical knowledge to identify areas for improvement and implement changes in a collaborative manner.
The role requires good knowledge in multiple EHS disciplines (e.g. environmental and safety permitting, chemical safety, biosafety, radiation safety and other physical agents, laboratory safety, fire safety, ergonomics, facilities safety, sustainability, auditing and inspection).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports EHSS activities / programs at International HQ and International Offices.
- Maintains site EHS programs including record keeping.
- Develops and reviews site policies and procedures.
- Conducts internal audits and inspections.
- Completes and reviews risk assessments.
- Ensures accident investigations are undertaken by managers, providing support where necessary and ensuring improvement strategies are recommended and actioned.
- Provides EHS guidance and training to new team members.
- Attends Safety Committee meetings and other cross-functional team meetings.
- Manages regulatory licenses including environmental permits and regulated chemical licenses.
- Supports EHS sub-team projects.
- Assists with Global EHS programs and collaborations across sites.
- Participates in the site emergency response teams
Knowledge and Skills:
- Possesses expanded knowledge of federal, national and local environmental, health and safety regulations with a practical approach to implementation.
- Ability to explain complex safety information clearly and concisely.
- Proficient computer and documentation management skills.
- Ability to solve problems and meet project goals.
- EH&S experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology research.
- Trainings that may be required depending on the role: HAZWOPER, RCRA, DOT/IATA
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or Life Science related discipline.
- Environmental, Health or Safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH certificate, IOSH, ASP.
If you are interested please apply or send your CV to
Environmental & Sustainability Specialist - Maternity cover 12 months
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We are currently recruiting for an experiencedEnvironmental and Sustainability Specialist to join one of our clients based in Milton Keynes.
This is a key position within the organisation, responsible for driving environmental compliance and advancing sustainable development initiatives across the business.
The successful candidate will play a central role in auditing, data analysis, and ensuring com.