Social Value and Sustainability Lead

Purpose:
TVSSCS are seeking a Social Value & Sustainability Lead to drive meaningful, measurable change across a complex and diverse supply chain business operating across the UK and Europe.

This is not a role focused on advocacy alone — it is about delivery, influence, and embedding change in an operational environment. Working closely with the Head of Compliance and wider compliance teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering a long-term strategy, vision, and measurable outcomes for sustainability and social value.

You will be responsible for translating ambition into action, ensuring sustainability and social value are fully integrated into operations, supplier relationships, and business decision-making.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategy & Leadership

Partner with the Head of Compliance and senior leadership to develop and implement a long-term sustainability and social value strategy, including clear vision, mission, and measurable outcomes.

Define UK and European strategic priorities aligned to ESG, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.

Establish governance frameworks, targets, and roadmaps that deliver practical and scalable results.

Driving Change Across the Supply Chain

Lead the integration of sustainability and social value across a diverse and complex supply chain, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Drive cultural and operational change by embedding sustainability requirements into procurement, supplier management, and service delivery.

Work with suppliers to improve performance in areas such as carbon reduction, ethical sourcing, and social impact.

Utilise platforms such as EcoVadis, Sedex, and THRIVE to monitor and enhance supplier performance.

Programme Delivery & Implementation

Design and deliver sustainability and social value programmes across the UK and Europe, including:

Carbon reduction and energy efficiency initiatives

Waste, water, and resource management improvements

Community engagement, employability, and social impact programmes

Ensure delivery against clearly defined KPIs, timelines, and budgets.

Translate strategy into practical, workable solutions that can be implemented across operational teams.

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

Build strong relationships with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and external partners.

Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels to achieve buy-in and drive behavioural change.

Identify and build partnerships with organisations such as the UN Global Compact and leading sustainability institutes.

Represent the organisation at industry forums and stakeholder events.

Measurement, Reporting & Compliance

Develop and maintain robust reporting frameworks aligned to standards such as GRI, CDP, and ESG reporting requirements.

Track and report progress against sustainability and social value targets, including:

Carbon reduction

Social value contributions (jobs, apprenticeships, volunteering, local spend)

Supplier performance improvements

Build dashboards and metrics in collaboration with senior leadership to support decision-making.

Ensure compliance with UK and European sustainability legislation and emerging regulatory requirements.

Communication & Continuous Improvement

Act as the organisation’s subject matter expert on sustainability and social value.

Translate complex regulatory, technical, and ESG requirements into clear, actionable guidance for operational teams.

Support internal and external communications, including case studies, reporting, and thought leadership.

Continuously monitor industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
Proven experience in sustainability, ESG, social value, or CSR, ideally within a supply chain or operational environment

Experience driving change programmes across complex, multi-region organisations

Strong understanding of:

ESG frameworks and reporting (GRI, CDP, etc.)

Supply chain sustainability and responsible procurement

Net zero strategies, carbon footprinting, and environmental management

Experience with platforms such as EcoVadis, Sedex, or similar tools

Skills & Capabilities
Ability to drive change, not just influence — delivering tangible outcomes in challenging environments

Strong project and programme management skills

Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities

Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into practical delivery

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and measure impact

Confident communicator able to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences

Qualifications (Desirable)

Degree or equivalent experience in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or related field

Professional certifications in sustainability, ESG, or social value (desirable)

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.

Your package will include:

Competitive Salary

Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions

Life assurance

25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays

Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)

Salary sacrifice car scheme - A cost-effective way to lease a new car via salary sacrifice (subject to meeting minimum earnings eligibility criteria).

Established hybrid working structure

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access for you and your family to:

1. Virtual GP consultations and second opinions

2. Mental health support and counselling

3. Online physiotherapy

4. Access to CONNECTPlus long-term health condition support

5. Wellbeing and healthy living support

Cycle to work scheme

Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship

Quarterly employee recognition awards

Employee referral scheme with financial reward

Benefits hub with employee retail discounts

Discounted eye test vouchers

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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