Location
Swindon

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
We have exciting and ambitious plans for our future. We aim to more than double the size of our food and beverage business by 2025 by investing in the development of our people, creating new food offers that appeal to our 26 million visitors each year, and improving the environments where we serve food. To support this growth, we are expanding our central food and beverage team, focusing on product development, procurement, marketing, operating standards, and environmental practice.

As an Environmental Manager / Environmental Practice Manager, you will drive continuous reduction of the environmental impact of the National Trust’s food and beverage operations by identifying best practices and implementing innovative initiatives. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will develop and launch toolkits, guidance, and frameworks that support operations teams in improving their Conservation Performance Index and reducing energy consumption.

You will be based at Heelis, the National Trust’s Central Office, a highly sustainable building that has won multiple national awards. Heelis is home to approximately 700 staff from across the Trust’s directorates, including the Executive team and Director General, and fosters a sociable and supportive working environment known as the Heelis Community.

How we will reward you
Health cash plan – from as little as £3.09 per month for you and your dependents
Pension contribution match up to 10%
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and proactive Health and Wellbeing support
Discounted gym membership at over 100 leisure facilities nationwide
Free entry to National Trust properties for you, a guest, and your children (under 18)
20% discount in Retail and Food & Beverage outlets
Up to 35% discount on National Trust holiday cottage bookings
Professional training courses and internal secondment opportunities to support career growth
Pay review linked to values, behaviours, and commitment to progression
Income protection due to illness

Experience
Knowledge of key aspects of environmental practice in food operations, including waste streams, raw materials, energy, and water use
Good understanding of the latest innovations in environmental practice
Ability to commission and respond to external and internal research, intelligence, and analysis
Understanding of the challenges involved in managing multi-site food and beverage operations

About you
Proactive and innovative with a passion for environmental sustainability
Strong collaborator able to work effectively with diverse teams
Committed to continuous improvement and delivering measurable environmental impact

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant environmental management experience and knowledge are essential