Sector Sustainability Specialist - Life Sciences

As a global leader in speciality chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing market place., We currently have an exciting and unique opportunity for a Sector Sustainability Specialist as part our Life Science business based at our head office in East Yorkshire. In this role, you will be responsible for providing specialist information, guidance and support on Sustainability matters to Life Science customers and existing business teams in sales, marketing, R&D and operations. The successful candidate will work closely with Pharma and Crop Global Key Account Manager to build and support sustainability engagement with those key customers, as well as contributing to, and leading, relevant aspects of strategic sustainability activities. This role will regularly engage with the Group Sustainability team, as well as other sustainability working groups, to share learnings and align approaches.

• A passion for sustainability and knowledge of key issues and trends


• Strong communicator in spoken and written media with good influencing skills


• Able to interpret & communicate data to internal and external stakeholders


• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop internal and external networks


• Educated to degree level in chemistry or a related discipline


Desirables:

• Understanding of Croda chemistries, processes and raw materials


• Knowledgeable on sustainability metrics e.g. LCA / PCF calculation methodology
  
  The successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package including:


• Defined benefit pension scheme with death in service benefit


• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)


• Private medical insurance


• Free lunch in on-site restaurant


• Access to share plans


• Cycle to work scheme


• Car leasing scheme


• Retail platform benefits


• Free car parking on Croda sites


Our ideal person
As a business, it's really important to us that we find the best person for the job and that you have the best opportunity to succeed in the role. To help, we have outlined our expectations for the role and what core skills and experiences we require as well as what would make you an ideal fit. In turn, we hope this helps you evaluate if this is the right job for you.