Join Zertus UK&I as a Sustainability Officer and help shape a more responsible future for snacking and chocolate. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by supporting our sustainability strategy, driving engagement and ensuring compliance across our operations and supply chain.

Position type: Full-time, permanent 

Hours: 37.5

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30

Pay range: £28,000 - £31,000

Breaks: 30 minutes unpaid

• Support the Sustainability Manager in implementing the sustainability strategy.
• Design and implement a sustainability communication plan.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability-related legislation in collaboration with the Sustainability Manager.
• Stay informed about emerging sustainability risks and upcoming regulatory changes.
• Share sustainability knowledge across the business and represent Zertus at relevant industry groups when required.
• Drive sustainability engagement by supporting the Charity and Volunteering programme, as well as employee engagement events and initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, HSE, Operations, HR, and Commercial teams.
• Develop a working knowledge of the snacking and chocolate industry.
• Carry out monthly administrative tasks to support team operations.

Key Deliverables

• Ensure and maintain compliance with relevant sustainability certifications (e.g., RFA, RSPO, FairTrade).
• Complete sustainability-related data requests and enhance internal data collection processes.
• Support the development and reporting of the annual Sustainability Report in collaboration with the Sustainability Manager.
• Monitor Sedex compliance, share regular reports with the line manager, Supplier Assurance, and Procurement, and ensure all non-conformances are tracked and resolved.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with sustainability legislation (e.g., SECR, EUDR, CCA, EU Green Deal, ESOS).
• Coordinate cross-functional sustainability working groups to drive improvements in operations, packaging, procurement, and HR.
• Lead carbon accounting data collection and produce annual carbon reports.

• Degree-level education in a relevant field such as Sustainability, Geography, Environmental Science, or similar. Master's or undergraduate qualifications are welcome.
• Alternatively, relevant work experience in a corporate environment with a strong interest in sustainability and ESG topics.
• A genuine passion for sustainability, with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• Eager to learn, grow, and build a career in sustainability and corporate responsibility.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on approach to tackling challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and functions.
• Comfortable handling data, reporting, and administrative tasks with attention to detail.
• Experience or interest in internal communications and stakeholder engagement is a plus.

Most importantly, we're searching for an individual deeply passionate about sustainability. If you're uncertain about meeting the criteria outlined above but share a genuine dedication to sustainability, we still encourage you to apply.

Simply ensure that you complete our application questions to provide us with insight into your passion and commitment to sustainability.

• Pension (4% Employer Contributions) 
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.  
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.  
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria) 
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working opportunities and Maternity and Paternity leave above statutory minimum
• Access to staff shops with exclusive discounts
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)