Sustainability Manager

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

About the Function:

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo's 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It's an intricate and sophisticated operation that's the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We're committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we'll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

About the role:

MAIN OBJECTIVE

To establish, implement, and be responsible for sustainability-related systems in alignment with company policies, corporate standards, and legal requirements, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in sustainability practices.

• Coordination and Monitoring: Lead and track sustainability projects to drive critical initiatives effectively.
• Strategy Development: Provide insights and contribute to shaping the market-specific sustainability strategy in alignment with global objectives.
• Management Systems Support: Facilitate the implementation and continuous improvement of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) management systems, including GRMS, SFIP, and ISO 14001.
• Critical metric Monitoring: Oversee global environmental Key Performance Indicators (critical metrics) for local operations, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Global Alignment: Collaborate closely with global teams to maintain consistency between market operations and overarching corporate sustainability strategies.
• Implementation & Control: Develop and implement sustainability initiatives at the market level, ensuring practical application and integration into business processes.
• Partner Engagement: Lead control measures, engage with local partners, and seamlessly integrate sustainability controls into daily operations.
• Documentation Management: Maintain and update market-related documentation for global sustainability projects, ensuring compliance and traceability.
• Control Assurance: Ensure robust sustainability control mechanisms are in place across the market.
• ESG Compliance & Data Integrity: Support the internal assurance process for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of sustainability-related information.
• Collaboration with Sky Programme: Engage with the central Sky Programme team to understand control objectives and contribute to the final design framework.
• Social Compliance: Gather and disseminate relevant information on social compliance to appropriate partners, ensuring adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields
• Preferred Fields: Engineering fields (preferably Environmental, Chemical Engineer)
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a relevant field

• Language Proficiency: Strong command of English (both written and spoken)
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in MS Office Suite for efficient data analysis and reporting
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of legal regulations and industry standards related to sustainability and environmental compliance
• Driving License: Possession of a Class B driver's license

• Strong Organizational & Planning Skills: Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and ensure seamless execution.
• Analytical & Results-Oriented Approach: Strategic perspective with a problem-solving attitude to drive measurable impact.
• Collaborative Teammate: Capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams
• Presentation & Communication Skills: Ability to deliver compelling presentations and communicate complex sustainability concepts effectively.

• Knowledge of carbon footprint analysis, waste management, and circular economy principles
• Hands-on experience in sustainable supply chain management
• Certification in environmental auditing or sustainability-related standards (e.g., ISO 14064, LEED, BREEAM)
• Understanding of renewable energy projects and carbon reduction strategies
• Experience in engaging with regulatory bodies, NGOs, and industry collaborators