Penguin Books
Job title:
Senior Sustainability Production Manager
Company
Penguin Books
Job description
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- Training and informing the business around greener finishes, developments in production, freight etc – aligned to the Toolkit and other supporting materials.
- Work closely with external suppliers to reduce emissions and setting targets to minimise environmental impact. Investigate progress, initiatives and verify data.
- Regular carbon reporting and audits
- Extend influence to external stakeholders, within publishing, to encourage innovation and drive action to meet global decarbonisation strategies
- Collaborate with internal business areas, ensuring we are all working collectively and sharing best practice to meet our CO2 commitments.
- Update the Toolkit and share this information with Production and internal stakeholders to drive behaviours.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- A solid understanding of the environmental and ethical challenges within supply chains
- The ability to communicate and influence effectively with a variety of stakeholders
- Can manipulate complex data to so it is accessible and easy to navigate
- Relevant experience of assessing materials and suppliers through a global supply chain
- Passionate about sustainability and human rights
- Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people, both within and outside of the organisation
- Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, and purpose to deliver on deadlines and projects, both independently and with others
- Organised, and can prioritise multiple deadlines effectively
About Penguin:We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.How to apply: Please apply with your CV & Cover Letter 23:59 on Sunday 17th March.Salary: circa £45,000 depending on how your experience and skills align to the role.Competitive benefits package: Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.Our benefits include:
- Financial – income protection, life assurance, childcare allowance
- Wellbeing – healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, health checks
- Lifestyle – enhanced parental leave, tech scheme
For our full benefits list please visit:Hybrid working: We’re experimenting with a hybrid way of working that suits the needs of each team. While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we expect you to come into the office, based in London, at least twice a week and work the remaining days remotely.The recruitment process: You can read about our recruitment process atAs a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we’re part of the offer an interview scheme. This is where disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can opt in to get to the next recruitment stage. There may be some situations where volume of applicants means we can’t take all eligible candidates to interview.We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing . Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.Company: Penguin Books LimitedCountry: United KingdomState/Region: LondonCity: LondonPostal Code: SW11 7BWJob ID: 267879Date: 12 Mar 2024Location:London, LND, GB, SW11 7BW
Expected salary
£45000 per year
Location
London
Job date
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 03:16:16 GMT
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