Sustainability Manager in Glasgow

The organisation is part of Cefetra Group, Cefetra Limited, one of the major traders of grains and animal feed raw materials in the UK and Ireland. With long-term arrangements at strategically selected import facilities and a specialised network of suppliers, it is ideally positioned to meet customer requirements whilst reducing risk and increasing efficiency.

This is a rare opportunity to play a meaningful role in driving sustainability at scale. Positioned between farm-level production and retail/customer demand, this role sits at a critical point in the value chain, where real change can be influenced and delivered. You will help connect on-the-ground global agricultural practices with supply-chain decisions, ensuring sustainability is not just discussed, but implemented in a practical and commercially viable way.

This is a key role within one of the UK & Ireland’s leading Agricultural Supply Chain Managers, responsible for driving and embedding Sustainability across Cefetra Ltd’s commercial activities. You will take ownership of Cefetra Ltd’s Sustainability agenda, working closely with traders, customers, operational teams, and the Cefetra Group Sustainability team in Rotterdam. This is a hands-on role requiring both practical delivery and customer facing role.

Role & Responsibilities – key outputs:

• Supporting the development and delivery of Cefetra Ltd’s Sustainability Strategy, aligned with Group direction.
• Working closely with Product Trading Managers to embed sustainability into commercial decision-making.
• Acting as a key point of contact for sustainability topics with customers, supporting engagement with retailers and feed companies.
• Translating customer sustainability requirements into practical supply-chain solutions.
• Working with Cefetra sister companies and supply-side teams to align sourcing capabilities with customer needs.
• Supporting Carbon & Environmental initiatives, working with internal experts.
• Providing day-to-day support to traders on sustainability standards, regulations, and customer requirements.

Data, Reporting & Compliance:

• Owning and coordinating sustainability data collection across Cefetra Ltd and sister companies to support accurate and timely reporting.
• Ensuring completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness of all sustainability data and submissions across the business.
• Managing key sustainability platforms and customer requirements.
• Coordinating and responding to customer sustainability questionnaires and information requests.
• Supporting GHG emissions data collection and submissions in line with Group reporting requirements.

Accreditations & Governance:

• Supporting the QHSE team with maintenance of Cefetra Ltd’s sustainability accreditations.
• Full ownership of Sedex management, including compliance, submissions, and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring processes, controls, and documentation are maintained to meet audit and regulatory expectations.

Operational Sustainability Projects:

• Identifying, coordinating, and delivering sustainability improvement initiatives across the business.
• Working with operational teams to assess feasibility, gain approval, implement changes, and track outcomes.
• Identifying and developing circular economy opportunities.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Coordinating with Cefetra Group Sustainability and European colleagues on a regular basis.
• Promoting sustainability initiatives internally, helping drive engagement and adoption across the business.

Education, Knowledge and Skills Necessary:

• Strong interest in sustainability, with a clear desire to build knowledge and expertise quickly.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of how sustainability links to business performance.
• Confident and outgoing communicator, able to engage, influence, and build credibility.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams across data, projects, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to work with data and reporting.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and delivery-focused.

Desirable:

• Experience or exposure to agricultural supply chains or commodity markets.
• Understanding of sustainability platforms.
• Familiarity with GHG reporting, carbon accounting, or LCA concepts.
• Interest in operational sustainability, circular economy, and energy efficiency improvements.

Working Conditions:

The role will be based at our UK Head Office in Glasgow, with regular interaction across Cefetra Group teams in Europe. Travel to other Cefetra offices, customers, and suppliers, both within the UK and internationally, will be required from time to time.

To apply: email your CV to care@cefetra.co.uk