Title: Sustainability Coordinator

Location: West Midlands

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent upon experience) + benefits

Term: Permanent

SRG is partnering with a leading speciality chemical distributor in the West Midlands, who offer a wide range of innovative raw materials to manufacturers and brands across the coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (CASE), food & beverage and personal care markets to name but a few. With a big focus on in-house product development and manufacturing, collaboration and customer centricity, they have a well-known reputation for success in the market.

Our client believes that delivering value starts with their people. By placing employee development at the heart of everything they do, they empower teams to grow, innovate and excel in their roles. This commitment not only enhances individual potential but also drives the exceptional service and solutions their customers deserve, ensuring they consistently exceed expectations and set new standards of excellence.

As a newly-created position within the business, this Sustainability Coordinator role is a really exciting opportunity for someone passionate about sustainability to take ownership of this across a multitude of functions.

Benefits: Bonus scheme, private healthcare, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme and a 37.5 hour working week Monday - Friday.


Role / Description

• Driving sustainability initiatives across a variety of internal and external functions
• Liaising with a variety of teams internally including commercial and manufacturing
• Being a sustainability point of contact for suppliers, customers and external service providers
• Developing carbon accounting templates
• Identifying areas of improvement for sustainability
• Encouraging and influencing both internal and external stakeholders to drive change
• Keeping abreast of trends and regulatory body updates.

Requirements

• Degree-level qualified (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Business or a closely related subject
• Knowledge of ESG reporting and carbon accounting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for sustainability and drive to deliver improvements
• Located in the West Midlands or willing to relocate to the area
• Able to commit to 3 days a week on site.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Amy on 0161 667 1792. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: Sustainability, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Accounting, ESG Reporting, Quality, Environment, Sustainability Coordinator, Sustainability Analyst.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.