Sustainability Manager

· Lead on the implementation and measurement of the Superdrug "Doing Good Feels Super" sustainability strategies. Including Double Materiality Assessment outputs and alignment to wider AS Watson group sustainability projects.· Managing ESG compliance and UK/EU reporting obligations-serving as an adviser on environmental legislation, regulatory risk, and statutory requirements.· Leading on the ESOS action plan development, tracking and approvals.· Deliver ESG reporting required as part of the AS Watson Group and Cheung Kong Holdings e.g. CSRD and SECR.· UK lead on the New Plastic Economy reporting and strategy support for Own Brand packaging.· Oversee the procurement and management of high-value contracts including our energy services and utility management and waste and recycling services.· Project managing major environmental transformational initiatives such as solar panel deployment, advanced energy monitoring and analytics, low-carbon store design, and circularity-driven waste reduction initiatives.· Acting as the business authority on Extended Producer Responsibility, including ensuring robust reporting and shaping the company's approach to compliance and operational excellence.· Championing sustainability achievements internally and externally by partnering with Marketing and Internal Communications to amplify impact and engagement.· Develop strong and fruitful relationships with external stakeholders to ensure we deliver on sustainability projects, including packaging compliance suppliers, energy management partners, and NGOs.· Engaging closely with the operational executive teams at Superdrug to embed sustainability into decision-making, investment planning, and day-to-day operations.· Providing inspirational leadership through effective cross departmental working.· Horizon scanning for opportunities and risk regarding sustainability within the UK and EU retail landscape.This job is a good fit for you if:· A genuine passion for environmental and social impact.· Strong technical expertise in sustainability, environmental legislation, and ESG strategy· Proven ability to navigate rapidly evolving UK/EU ESG regulatory landscapes with confidence and foresight· Advanced knowledge of climate mitigation, GHG reduction, UK waste regulation, and Net Zero pathways· A proactive, ambitious, solutions-driven approach to influencing change· Strong contract management, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills· Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and tailor communication to diverse audiences.· Strong influencing skills and the ability to secure support across the business.What youll need:· Outstanding project leadership skills to plan, manage, and deliver complex, cross-functional sustainability initiatives· A strong understanding of ESG value creation and its strategic importance to business performance.· Ideally, a degree or equivalent expertise in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related field

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.Were a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.Our success comes from our people they make the difference. Were all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Location:Hours:37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station. Salary:Competitive,

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
• Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support
• Come and be part of something special!