Sustainability and Compliance Officer
Location: West, County Dublin
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
An established food processing company with a heritage spanning two centuries is seeking a Sustainability and Compliance Officer to drive environmental initiatives, strengthen health and safety culture, and ensure compliance across its operations. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong passion for sustainability and the ability to lead impactful projects in a fast-paced industry.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead sustainability initiatives, focusing on reducing energy consumption, carbon footprint, water usage, and waste.
• Collect, analyse, and report key environmental and sustainability metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Conduct energy and environmental audits across multiple sites to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, working to maintain legal and ethical best practices.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies, conduct risk assessments, and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Design and deliver training programmes to enhance employee awareness of sustainability and workplace safety.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive continuous improvements in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
Candidate Profile
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in sustainability, health and safety, or compliance-related roles.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in implementing solutions.
• Full clean driver's licence required, with the flexibility to travel between sites operating in chilled environments.
Benefits of the Role
• Opportunity to lead sustainability and compliance initiatives in an industry with a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.
• Career growth potential within a well-established company known for innovation and sustainability.
• Monday to Friday schedule, providing structure and work-life balance.
This role presents a unique opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to sustainability efforts and ensure high standards of environmental and workplace safety in a long-standing organisation.
To apply, please submit your most recent CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role to Bernadette Sisson for immediate consideration.
