Location
Salford

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary

About the Role
Ready to make a real impact on the planet while shaping the future of sustainability at Sodexo? We are seeking an Environment Manager to lead and coordinate environmental compliance and strategic environmental management across Sodexo UK & Ireland. In this pivotal role, you will ensure alignment with ISO14001 standards, regulatory obligations, and our ambitious ESG commitments. You will design and maintain a clear framework that drives ownership, visibility, and strategic direction, helping us not only meet but exceed our environmental responsibilities now and in the future.

As the regional strategic owner for environmental compliance, you will establish strong governance and clear ownership of environmental processes, ensuring visibility of compliance status and readiness to respond to incidents. You will lead the effective application of ISO certification to meet central and contractual requirements, while championing continual improvement initiatives and driving innovation in environmental management.

Main assignments include owning and maintaining the regional ISO14001 certification and associated EMS documentation, defining and implementing regional environmental standards and policies, leading horizon scanning and legal obligations tracking, coordinating internal audits and incident readiness protocols, developing and managing the regional aspects and impacts register, supporting the application of ISO14001 into contracts/sites where required, facilitating environmental campaigns aligned with Better Tomorrow objectives, and representing environmental interests in ESG forums and governance committees.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You will belong to a company and team that values you for you; act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and thrive in your own way. In addition, Sodexo offers 20+ benefits including a retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands, gym discounts, and a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing emotional, legal, and financial support.

Experience
- Strategic thinking and governance leadership
- Environmental compliance and auditing
- Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional coordination
- Project and change management

About you
You are a proactive and strategic professional with a passion for sustainability and environmental management. You are confident in leading governance frameworks and engaging with diverse stakeholders to drive compliance and continual improvement. You thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to making a positive environmental impact.

Qualifications
- Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field
- ISO 14001 lead auditor certification preferred
- Familiarity with ESG frameworks and UK & Ireland regulatory landscape