Classic Fine Foods UK Ltd | B Corp™
Sustainability Manager
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Company Description
Classic Fine Foods UK Ltd | B Corp™ is a premium food service specialist with 20 years of experience serving chefs and culinary professionals across the UK. Part of the Classic Fine Foods Group, a subsidiary of Metro Group, the company operates internationally with local offices across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Based in London with branches in Birmingham, Bristol, and Exeter, Classic Fine Foods UK supplies over 8,800 products to more than 8,800 customers, ranging from fine dining restaurants and luxury hotels to gourmet outlets and prestigious department stores. Through partnerships with over 170 brands and suppliers, the company focuses on sustainability, traceability, and expert support, helping chefs realize their culinary ambitions. As a Certified B Corp™, Classic Fine Foods UK is committed to creating positive social and environmental impact while delivering personalized, high-quality service.
Job Purpose
We are hiring an experienced Sustainability Manager to lead and implement Classic Fine Foods' sustainability strategy across the business.
We have B Corp and Ecovadis in place, which will be managed and developed by the right candidate. This role is to ensure ESG objectives are embedded throughout operations, supply chain, and employee engagement programs. The Sustainability Manager will drive initiatives that support the company to:
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- Reduce environmental impact
- Prevent food waste
- Source responsibly
- Achieve net-zero targets
This role reports to the Quality Department, with ad-hoc duties to support our food safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
B Corp and Ecovadis Certification
- Work cross-functionally to embed B Corp principles into daily operations and business decision-making.
- Lead and coordinate B Corp certification and recertification processes.
- Deliver continuous improvement plans for B Corp and Ecovadis.
- Monitor compliance with B Corp standards and reporting requirements.
- Benchmark company performance against industry best practice and customer expectations.
Sustainability & ESG
- Track sustainability KPIs and performance metrics.
Climate & Environmental Management
- Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions accounting
- Initiatives to reduce carbon footprint and waste reduction.
Responsible Supply Chain Management
- Assess environmental and social risks within the supply chain.
- Promote sustainable products and sourcing transparency.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate interdepartmentally, engaging employees, suppliers, customers, industry bodies, and community partners on sustainability initiatives.
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Compliance & Reporting
- Comply with legislation and sustainability standards, to include ESG and EPR.
Quality & Compliance Support
- Maintain supplier compliance and sustainability documentation.
- Support customer, supplier, and regulatory compliance requests.
- Manage document control.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across quality and sustainability programs.
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years' experience in sustainability and/or ESG.
- Experience in food, hospitality, FMCG, distribution, or supply chain sectors preferred.
- Strong understanding of carbon accounting, ESG reporting, and sustainable procurement.
- Experience managing sustainability projects and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Key Skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and change-management capabilities.
- Strategic thinking and project management.
- Data analysis and sustainability reporting.
Location
Park Royal
Please confirm that you have the right to work in the UK.
Salary
£40 – 45K
If you are interested, please send over your CV.
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