2025 Graduate Programme
Hybrid Working
Tirlán
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile
Our Graduate Programme is designed to take you through a series of real-world learning experiences, helping you build confidence in your abilities, and flourish in your career.

We are looking for people who care about the world and each other, who want to build their career with likeminded and passionate people. So if you want a career where you can truly make a difference, then we’d like to hear from you!

Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our ESG team as an ESG Associate. This role will be Hybrid.

Located in our Abbey Quarter Office, this ESG Associate role reports to the Head of ESG Strategy & Partnerships and will support the ESG Strategy & Partnerships Development and ESG Programme Governance & Reporting areas in developing, monitoring and implementing ESG strategy and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the ESG senior leadership team to oversee efficient delivery of approved projects and programmes.
• Support in the preparation and implementation of the appropriate strategy, policies, procedures and governance structures.
• Support in the ongoing development and continual improvement to maintain an efficient, robust ESG data management system (KPI definition, data collection methodologies, performance analysis, due diligence and digital solution review) to monitor and measure progress against ESG objectives.
• Assist with accurate and timely reporting on sustainability metrics and initiatives as required.
• Work with Packaging Manager, suppliers and cross functional team on gathering and collating circular economy data.
• Give support to voluntary and compliance ESG reporting e.g. Benchmarking , Origin Green, Eco Vadis, CDP, SBTI, Annual report, SAI SDP, ESG awards, CSRD, CSDDD, PPWR.
• Support in the completion of customer sustainability questionnaires.
• Become a sustainability champion for Tirlán in communications with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular communication updates on the status of projects/key topics.
• Support the delivery of projects within scope, on budget and on time.
• Support in the review of legislative changes and industry developments and cascading relevant information.
• Work with cross functional teams to successfully deliver projects.
• Support updates to Tirlán’s ESG Performance Management processes, the 3M framework.

Requirements

• Relevant degree or higher level qualification – BSc./MSc sustainability, environmental/ social impact, business, finance or accounting or significant knowledge of ESG/ Sustainability / Environment / Policy / Reporting/Project Management standards and methods an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of stakeholder management and change management
• Strong collaboration and team-working skills
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal and presentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and build relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Strong Excel, Powerpoint and other related Office software skills a benefit
• Some travel may be required, depending on business needs
• Accessibility to move between offices is a distinct advantage

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume.

We offer

• 2 year structured graduate development programme
• Site or team rotations as part of the programme
• Year on year salary increment
• Hybrid working
• Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable
• On-site gym free to use for employees
• Bike to work scheme
• Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
• Career progression opportunities

About us
Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.
We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.

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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation