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Group Sustainability Specialist
Group Sustainability Specialist
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.
We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a full-time Group Sustainability Specialist to join our central Sustainability team to progress the execution of our nature-related commitments.
The role is about embedding practices across Croda in alignment with evolving reporting requirements to make an impact and contribute to a meaningful change for Croda and our stakeholders.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Designing, managing and accelerating projects to deliver against our nature-related targets (water, land and biodiversity)
- Supporting the operational implementation by developing and rolling out frameworks, processes, tools, and guidance with sites, functions, and sectors
- Contributing to external reporting driven by emerging regulatory and voluntary requirements linked to nature and water
Requirements & Qualifications
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. Ideal candidate should meet the following qualifications:
Technical Knowledge & Skills
- Purposeful passion for sustainability
- Degree in:
- Environmental Sciences
- Hydrology
- Sustainability
- Ecology
- or a related field
- Proven experience in:
- Water stewardship, hydrology, catchment management, or water-related impact assessment with a solid understanding of biodiversity/nature impact mitigation
- Familiarity with corporate water tools (e.g., WWF Water Risk Filter, WRI Aqueduct)
- Comfortable working with large amounts of data and analytical tools to monitor metrics
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Experience
- Ability to influence stakeholders with strong cross-functional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Strong organisational and analytical thinking
- Proven ability to turn strategy and technical concepts into operational delivery and guidance, managing multiple projects under competing deadlines
- Experience in manufacturing or chemicals environments is desirable but not essential
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., CSRD, ESRS, due diligence laws) is desirable but not essential
- Experience with Scope 3, environmental data governance, nature metrics, or reporting frameworks is desirable but not essential
Behavioral Skills
- Collaborative and agile mindset – bringing together disciplines to create scalable, impactful solutions
What You’ll Do
You’ll be part of a diverse, sustainability-driven team, where your contributions help shape forward-thinking advancements:
- Develop, track, and forecast key nature-related metrics for growth and reporting
- Support governance for KPIs, metrics, and nature standards across Kroda
- Work crossfunctionally (Procurement, Operations, Finance, Communication, and businesses)
- Write and own the development of internal policies and standards for sustainable practices
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Benefits Package
As part of Croda’s commitment to growth and sustainability, successful applicants will receive:
✅ Competitive salary based on experience and market position ✅ Defined benefit pension scheme ✅ 25 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) ✅ Private medical insurance ✅ Free lunch at on-site restaurant ✅ Access to share plans ✅ Cycle to work scheme ✅ Car leasing scheme ✅ Generous parental leave policy ✅ Retail benefits platform ✅ Free car parking at Croda sites ✅ Flexible working arrangements
Additional Information
✦ Location: Hybrid role based at our UK Head Office, Cowick ✦ Need adjustments? Email candidate@croda.com ✦ We haven’t APPLY now to read more or join our global team of ambitious sustainability leaders.
Diversity & Inclusion: Croda is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and actively promote an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected attributes.
In line with relevant law, we accommodate religious practices, mental health needs, and disabilities. Challenge yourself, inspire change, and contribute to a sustainable tomorrow with Croda. 🌱✨
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