Sustainability Manager

As Global Sustainability Manager, you will play a pivotal role in embedding sustainability across our operations, products, supply chain and decision-making processes. Reporting to the Head of HSE & Sustainability, you will lead key programmes spanning ESG reporting, decarbonisation, environmental compliance, and responsible business practices.

A major focus of this position will be ensuring compliance with global product environmental regulations and driving robust restricted substance management programmes across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability Strategy & Governance:

• Support and co-own the development and execution of Smiths Detection's global Sustainability and ESG Strategy.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps, targets and KPIs.
• Lead implementation of actions arising from our Double Materiality Assessment and Restricted Substances Assessment.
• Develop governance frameworks, policies and controls that embed sustainability into business decision-making.

Restricted Substance Compliance & Product Stewardship

Lead company-wide compliance activities relating to:

• REACH
• RoHS
• SCIP
• Conflict Minerals
• Emerging product environmental legislation

What you will be doing:

• Own restricted substance management processes and ensure robust controls across the business.
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure ongoing product compliance and market access.
• Manage supplier declarations, material disclosures and environmental data collection.
• Monitor legislative developments and assess business impacts, risks and compliance requirements.
• Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders on product environmental compliance obligations.

ESG Reporting & Environmental Performance

Lead and support external ESG disclosures and reporting activities, including:

• CDP
• TCFD
• CSRD
• ISSB

Including:

• Drive improvements in ESG data quality, systems and assurance processes.
• Oversee carbon accounting activities in line with the GHG Protocol.
• Support science-based target setting and decarbonisation initiatives across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
• Deliver programmes focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction and water management.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, HR, Procurement and Supply Chain teams globally.
• Support supplier sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Engage with customers, regulators and industry groups on sustainability and compliance matters.
• Prepare reporting and updates for senior leadership teams.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape sustainability outcomes across a global business where environmental compliance, product stewardship and ESG performance are strategic priorities. Your work will directly influence regulatory compliance, customer confidence, market access, operational performance and our long-term sustainability ambitions.

If you have a strong background in REACH, RoHS, Restricted Substance Compliance and sustainability leadership, we'd love to hear from you.