Sustainability Manager

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

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.

• Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a sustainability, ESG, product stewardship or environmental compliance role within an industrial, manufacturing, engineering or technology environment.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Restricted Substance Compliance, including REACH and RoHS regulations.
• Demonstrable experience managing product environmental compliance programmes and supplier material declarations.
• Experience with SCIP submissions, Conflict Minerals reporting and related regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of global sustainability regulations and emerging compliance obligations.
• Expertise in ESG frameworks and reporting standards including GHG Protocol, CDP, TCFD, CSRD and ISSB.
• Experience in carbon accounting and sustainability data management.
• Strong project management and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Experience operating within a global, matrix organisation.
• Eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance.

Desirable

• Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) experience.
• Sustainable product design knowledge.
• Customer-facing sustainability experience.
• Professional certification such as IEMA Practitioner, Lead Auditor or ISO 14001 qualification.

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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