Ireland Job Openings

Lidl

Sustainability Manager

Dublin

FULL TIME

August 20, 2024

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.
With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

Recently named the Most Reputable Retailer in Ireland in the Ireland Rep Trak Study and Sustainable Retailer of the Year in the Business Eye Awards, we’re seeking an analytical, innovative and results-driven Sustainability Manager to join our Sustainability team. The Sustainability Manager will be responsible for coordinating sustainability projects and initiatives across Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland as part of the wider Corporate Affairs business function.

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious project manager with strong communication skills, technical sustainability knowledge and commercial awareness. Sustainability is a key pillar of our business strategy at Lidl, so we’re looking for candidates who can support the development and execution of our ‘A Better Tomorrow’ sustainability strategy through effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have their finger on the pulse of key sustainability developments globally and an understanding of important legislation, best practises and guidelines.

What you'll do

Supporting the development and execution of Lidl’s ‘A Better Tomorrow’ sustainability strategy across 6 key strategic pillars: Protecting Climate, Respecting Biodiversity, Acting Fairly, Promoting Health, Engaging in Dialogue and Conserving Resources
Managing and coordinating projects and initiatives in line with this strategy including:
Food waste reduction programmes
Carbon footprint analysis and reductions
Sustainability reporting coordination e.g. GRI, CSRD
Corporate sustainability data collection
Biodiversity programmes and projects
Collaborating with relevant departments, such as Marketing, Communications and Events, to drive sustainability awareness, education and action internally and externally
Engaging and managing internal and external sustainability stakeholders
Managing sustainability partnerships such as Business in the Community, WWF
Collaborating with internal sustainability representatives in each business area as well as Lidl International on projects and KPIs

What you'll need

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of Sustainability/ESG
Experience in project management
Third-level degree is essential in sustainability or relevant field
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Proficient Microsoft Office skills
German is an advantage but not essential
Full driving license is essential

What you'll receive

Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl

€49,500 rising to €63,000 after 3 years
20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after two years
Private employee medical insurance
Company pension after one year of service
Flexible start and finish times
Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
Dynamic work environment
Modern office facility with free parking
On-site gym and canteen
Up to 2 days remote working per week
Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.

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