Are you an experienced Sustainability professional? Would you like the opportunity to work in a leading sustainable business? Do you want a role where you can positively impact change?

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. 

We are looking for a Senior Sustainability Manager based out of our Birmingham office (although we are flexible on location) working on a hybrid basis. This role will be responsible for developing and leading the sustainability strategy, targets and actions across Tarmac. Visiting our sites across the UK you will successfully engage and influence senior stakeholders across multiple functions including Operations, Commercial, Procurement, Logistics and Finance. Whether you are based in Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield or London, if you enjoy operating on a nationwide basis then this could be the role for you!

Your background does not necessarily have to be from the same industry as we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Reporting to the Sustainability Director the Senior Sustainability Manager will lead cross functional teams to drive delivery of the sustainability strategy. Assisting the Sustainability Director you will utilise your expertise and propose and agree strategic priorities with Excom and be responsible for implementing the processes and reporting (internal and external) as well as managing objectives, targets & KPIs.

The role of Senior Sustainability Manager will also be responsible for:

• Working with the Senior Manager (Decarbonisation) to ensure alignment with Tarmac and CRH decarbonisation activities
• Reporting and presenting on sustainability performance internally and externally, including the GRI Annual Sustainability report
• Representing Tarmac on trade and other bodies on relevant sustainability issues
• Ensuring Tarmac is aware of emerging opportunities and steps are taken to optimise
• Early identification of upcoming sustainability and environmental regulations which impact the business and responding appropriately
• Implements training and both internal and external communications strategies
• Working in partnership with the Sustainable Construction Manager to understand required Standards and ensure we have required certifications, information and tools available to deliver against them
• Designing and implementing sustainability training and awareness programmes
• Leading, supporting and developing the Sustainability Data & Performance Analyst and Sustainability Advisor

The ideal candidate for the role of Senior Sustainability Manager will possess strong knowledge of UK sustainability regulations and policies and working knowledge of sustainability issues relevant to construction products, supply chain, operations & markets.

Suitable candidates for the role of Senior Sustainability Manager will also have:

• Personal motivation, confidence and the drive to achieve results
• Strong forward planning, strategic thinking and prioritisation skills
• Proactive approach to optimising processes to ensure more efficient and effective delivery
• Confidence to effectively challenge senior stakeholder both internally and externally
• Ability to engage, motivate and work collaboratively across the business teams to drive effective change
• Proven ability to understand and assess complex technical issues and manage effectively
• Adaptability to listen, question, react and respond to change
• Confident in people management, coaching and development of staff
• Proven self starter, able to effectively manage own time and work autonomously

In addition to the role of Senior Sustainability Manager we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Company car/allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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