Head of Sustainability (London)

Here at innocent, we’re on a mission to make it easier for everyone to get more fruit and veg into their bodies. We started back in 1999, and since then we’ve grown from selling a few smoothies at a music festival to becoming one of Europe’s biggest drinks companies with around 1,000 people and the B Corp seal of approval.

We aim to show that it’s possible to be a successful business while caring for people and the planet, continuously improving in every way. That’s where this job comes in.

What you'll be doing

As our Sustainability Lead, you will be a key member of the Force for Good team. Your role will encompass sustainability strategy development and implementation, data reporting (including carbon footprinting to the GHG Protocol), storytelling, sustainable packaging design, and working closely with our all-electric, carbon-neutral factory, “the blender”. You will also manage the Sustainability team within Force for Good to ensure the business achieves its sustainability goals. This is a broad role that will help develop your sustainability leadership skills.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading our sustainability ambitions and ensuring actions are integrated across the business.
2. Creating and delivering innocent’s sustainability strategy, annual plans, and budget.
3. Engaging internally and communicating strategy, progress, and plans to innocent employees.
4. Leading the Sustainability SteerCo to coordinate actions across the business.
5. Working with relevant teams to ensure compliance with changing regulatory requirements related to sustainability.
6. Ownership of data tracking and reporting for sustainability metrics.

You'll have

1. Solid sustainability experience, ideally from a top-tier FMCG company, or relevant climate and packaging expertise applicable to innocent’s challenges.
2. A proven track record of managing a team and influencing stakeholders internally and externally.
3. Self-motivation and enthusiasm to make a positive impact.
4. Natural curiosity, consumer focus, and awareness of emerging ESG trends.
5. Independence and resilience to work in a complex environment, with confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
6. A hands-on approach and willingness to handle all tasks, big and small.
7. Excellent technical sustainability knowledge and experience.
8. Experience in reporting complex data requirements.
9. Maturity and confidence to work independently and influence others.
10. Proactivity and the ability to deliver in a busy setting.
11. Strong teamwork skills, engaging with cross-functional teams and partners.
12. Creativity coupled with sustainability savvy.

You'll get

1. The opportunity to be part of the small but impactful Force for Good team and contribute to our B-Corp journey.
2. An exciting chance to influence the company’s long-term ESG strategies and positive impact.

We want innocent to be a great place to work, supporting everyone’s career growth and well-being. There are plenty of opportunities to learn and progress.

In return, you’ll receive a competitive rewards package including salary, private healthcare, a target-based bonus, and other benefits like a day off on your birthday. Plus, free smoothies!

We celebrate diversity and believe that everyone should feel welcome and able to thrive. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Apply soon, as we may close the application process early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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