IntroductionAre you passionate about driving sustainability in the food supply chain? Do you want to make a difference by helping organisations make informed, responsible decisions? If so, we want to hear from you!
The Companyallmanhall is an award-winning owner managed food procurement company dedicated to making food systems sustainable, based in the beautiful countryside of Wiltshire just a few miles outside of Bath.
We support our clients in making sustainable choices through greater environmental transparency, robust supplier assessments and sustainability initiatives. We are Ecovadis Gold-rated putting us in the top 5% of global businesses, committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Investors in People Gold and a proud signatory of the UN Global Compact.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable value for every client, because good food shouldn't cost the EARTH. We challenge and transform food supply so informed decisions become clear.
Our team is made up of talented, professional, and passionate individuals, who could work anywhere but choose, and are proud to be, a positive part of allmanhall.
Our values - at our core, this is what makes us allmanhall:
- Everyone matters
- Agile and independent
- Real results
- Thought provoking and informed
- Here for the long term
The RoleAs our
Sustainability Manager, you will play a key role in driving our sustainability strategy, working with clients and suppliers to improve environmental performance and decision-making. Reporting to the Procurement & Sustainability Director, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting clients in making informed, sustainable buying decisions
- Leading emissions reporting, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 calculations
- Managing supplier sustainability assessments using Ecovadis and other key frameworks
- Developing and implementing strategies to reduce carbon emissions and supply chain impact
- Ensuring compliance with our SBTi and UN Global Compact commitments
- Collaborating with teams to integrate sustainability into sourcing strategies
- Engaging with industry partners, staying ahead of best practices, and inspiring change
- Enhancing data quality and reporting to improve environmental decision making
- Building strategic collaborations with forward-thinking food businesses and producers
- Make a tangible impact on the UK foodservice supply chain
- Work with a forward-thinking team committed to promoting real change
The CandidateEssential Requirements - A passion for sustainability
- A degree, preferably in environmental science, ecology or related scientific field
- Understand how to make agriculture and food systems more sustainable
- A strong desire to work towards our sustainable objectives and educate
- Have excellent analytical, mathematical and writing skills
- Demonstrate a can-do attitude
- Be solution orientated and have a proactive approach to problem solving
- Be able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Be able to self-motivate and work with limited micro/hands-on day-to-day management.
- Data-driven
- An ability to present
Desirable Requirements- Open to learning and displaying a growth mindset
- Have strong computer skills, including advanced Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Interest in food and sustainable food systems
The ContractHours: Full-time, permanent: 37 hours per week. Monday to Friday 08:45 - 17:15 (with an early finish on Friday at 16:15). Standard hours are Monday to Friday 08:45 - 17:15 (with an early finish on Fridays at 16:15).
Salary: Salary Package of up to £40,000 per annum DOE.
Work location: Head Office - SN13 0NY
A competitive benefit package including:- Annual salary review
- Hybrid flexi-scheme policy available
- Investment in your ongoing learning and development
- 33 days annual leave FTE (including bank holidays), plus an additional day of leave for each year of service up to 5 years
- Private Medical Insurance, Life assurance and Income Protection benefits
- Birthday leave, graduation leave, volunteer day leave
- Discounted gym membership
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Sabbatical leave after 5 years' service
- Access to a platform that provides retail/restaurant discounts
- Team socials and team building
- ... and much, much more!
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates that meet the essential requirements of the role. Should you need any assistance in applying, please email [email protected] or phone the main office on 01225 745520 and ask to speak to a member of the HR team.
