Sustainability Manager
Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!
We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers. All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.
Job Description
This role is based in our London office and reports directly to the Head of Customer Strategy & Sustainability within our Sustainability & Insight team. You will step into a vital position as the dedicated full-time sustainability professional at Gousto, driving our collective sustainability goals forward across the entire business.
In this position, you will be responsible for turning our overarching sustainability goal of “Every Meal Leaves the World Better Off” into a commercial and operational reality. You will oversee the sustainability strategy, track progress against our impact targets, and collaborate cross-functionally to build a more sustainable business model. While you will manage a broad portfolio of environmental and social impact areas, you will place a special strategic focus on Health and Climate initiatives.
Role Title: Sustainability Manager
Role Type: Permanent
Location: Shepherds Bush, London
Core Responsibilities
- Identify sustainability opportunities across Gousto and collaborate with partners to deliver data-driven strategic insights
- Prioritise activities based on social and environmental impact while aligning with broader business needs
- Maintain and enhance progress monitoring frameworks against established sustainability targets
- Represent the sustainability function on key workstreams, specifically leading the delivery of Gousto’s Climate Transition Plan and Health initiatives
- Lead internal and external sustainability reporting, including the annual impact report, SECR, and annual carbon baseline calculation
- Manage compliance and administrative requirements for mandatory schemes, including ESOS and CCA
- Coordinate and execute the end-to-end business-wide B Corp recertification process
- Engage and educate internal stakeholders on sustainability priorities, metrics, and business targets
- Manage external stakeholder relationships, lead the annual materiality assessment, and collaborate with the Marketing team on external communications
- Lead supply chain sustainability initiatives, contributing directly to risk mapping, partner engagement, and supply chain governance
Who You Are
- A genuine passion for delivering tangible social and environmental impact within a fast-paced business context
- Strong experience managing sustainability initiatives, ideally within a medium-to-large organisation or the food sector
- Sophisticated analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to collaborate and build networks across all business levels
- Outstanding project management and organisational skills
- Confidence in managing, interpreting, and organising large sets of sustainability data
- Ability to produce and deliver clear, succinct reports and presentations tailored to diverse corporate audiences
- Experience with impact measurement, monitoring, or evaluation frameworks
Additional Information
Interview Process
- Call with a Talent Acquisition Partner
- Video Interview with Hiring Manager
- On-site Case Study Interview with Hiring Manager + Panel
Gousto is for everyone:
Whether it’s creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. Across our business, we lead with inclusivity and strive for equity in all we do, working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.
Everyone is welcome, and we’re looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Excited but wondering if you tick every box? We recommend applying anyway so that we can review your profile. And if you’re in a job share, why not just apply as a pair?
For our roles outside of Operations, most of our people spend 1 or 2 days in our offices every week, combining the benefits of flexibility and time together with colleagues. We want to enable you to do your best work, and if you require additional flexibility, please talk to us about it.
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