Group Environment Manager

We’re Reach, home to some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic media brands – think the Mirror, Daily Express, OK!, as well as regional titles like the Birmingham Post, Liverpool Echo, and Manchester Evening News. With a readership of 47 million people each month, we’re the largest commercial publisher in the UK. But we’re more than just our brands – we’re a company built on collaboration, imagination, and determination. Our values shape the work we do every day, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to grow. We prioritise flexibility and work-life balance, making it easier for you to thrive both in and outside of work.

What the role will involve:

You’ll be working closely with the Head of Group Property & Environment, contributing significantly to the development and delivery of the company’s Environmental Social Governance strategy. The scope of your responsibilities will be broad and important. You’ll maintain our Environmental Management System (EMS), conduct internal audits, liaise with external auditors, manage legal compliance updates, and oversee ESOS compliance. Your role will also involve significant research and benchmarking to stay on top of legislation that could impact us and advise on emerging trends in environmental management. A significant part of your role will involve stakeholder engagement. You’ll manage responses to initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), FTSE4Good, ISS, Zero Carbon Emissions roadmap, Net Zero, Ad Net Zero, Scope 3 Emissions, and Science Based Targets. You’ll also collect data for annual reporting and contribute to our Annual Report.

Qualifications - What you’ll need to succeed:

To excel in the role you’ll need a blend of technical knowledge, interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach. An educational background in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field is essential, with professional certifications in environmental management systems like ISO 14001 being highly desirable. A strong understanding of environmental legislation and compliance requirements, including ESOS and Carbon Disclosure Project protocols. You’ll need robust research and analytical skills to monitor legislative impacts, conduct benchmarking exercises, and advise on industry best practices. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are vital for effectively engaging with internal and external stakeholders, drafting reports, and contributing to annual reports. Lastly, a genuine passion for environmental sustainability and a commitment to advancing the company’s ESG strategy will set you apart in this dynamic environment.

Additional Information - What can we offer you?

• We’re offering a competitive salary and a range of fantastic benefits to help support you both personally and professionally.
• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%.
• 25 days holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart.
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment.
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest.
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes.

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.