• We value experience over formal education
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Permanent, Full-time

Red Bull UK is currently recruiting for a Sustainability Manager to be based in London, UK.

The Sustainability manager will lead the creation of a cross-functional UK working group focused on interpreting and delivering the global strategic direction. This role will work alongside the global sustainability team in establishing sustainability goals and implementing tactics to achieve short- and long-term targets. This person will partner with the Global Sustainability function in Austria and other local business functions as well as benchmark industry organisation standards to implement sustainable policies and initiatives. Also you will be responsible for maintaining visibility to the horizon of topics and influences in the sustainability space, ensuring adherence to all laws and industry regulations. The Sustainability manager will also be the UK expert on Deposit Return Schemes.

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

TEAM & FUNCTION

Live and breathe the RB philosophies and be active in driving forward the sustainability agenda

Work in partnership with our Global sustainability team and other internal teams to design and implement the sustainability programme for Red Bull UK

Create and lead a local cross functional working group to implement sustainability programs, policies, and procedures

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Work alongside the Red Bull communication team to deliver communications internally and externally on sustainability initiatives

Own and manage relationships with key external partners (e.g., Trash Free Trails, Keep Britain Tidy and other trade bodies)

Partner with the Red Bull Regulatory team to review both current and future local sustainability regulatory requirements and inform local and global stakeholders as necessary

Build an effective network to understand common Sustainability challenges internally and across our industry to enable proactive positioning and strategy development

Initiate and respond to inquiries from internal and external teams regarding Red Bull sustainability practices with a focus on customer requests

REPORTING

Own the data collection of sustainability metrics and report as necessary to internal and external stakeholders including global counterparts, senior leadership, customers, and regulatory bodies. Be the expert on ensuring RB are compliant with emerging ESG reporting requirements

Ensure sustainability commitments and targets are appropriately embedded into key tools, systems, and ways of working.

Represent and communicate the sustainability strategy among senior leadership functions to drive integration and accountability as a critical component of business success

KEY DELIVERABLES

Be the subject matter expert on Deposit return schemes and work alongside the project team on the implementation and ongoing running of the scheme in Scotland and the wider UK

Provide programme management and detailed performance reporting on key initiatives

Lead the execution of the Red Bull sustainability/CO2 roadmap in RB UK

Act as subject matter expert on environmental and social sustainability within Red Bull UK

Partner with the Red Bull Regulatory team to review both current and future local sustainability regulatory requirements and inform local and Global stakeholders as necessary

Identify and mitigate risk associated with Sustainability

Advise on legal requirements that are currently required and prepare for future introductions

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

• We value experience over formal education
• Experience working in a similar role
• Sound knowledge and passion for all things sustainability
• Demonstratable experience running projects and leading / influencing cross functional teams
• Ability to use programme management skills in innovative ways and remain flexible as the role develops. Identify interdependencies between functions and facilitate cooperative working.
• Experience establishing partnerships with suppliers, NGOs, and industry bodies.
• Excellent relationship building skills, with the ability to build a network of connections both internally and externally
• Experience in developing, recommending, and implementing improvements to resolve problems.
• Subject matter knowledge and expertise of environmental and social sustainability in food/beverage industries.
• Experience working with facilities, events, and supply chain sustainability practices
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework surrounding sustainability requirements