Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 3,500 people and operating around 280 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

Purpose of the role

• The Integrated Management System (IMS) provides the structure to manage health and safety, environment and quality across the business. The system needs to be well maintained and effectively
• communicated to all staff.
• The role of Sustainability Data Manager will play a key part in the maintenance and development of the IMS, ensuring functionality of the software systems being used.
• Data on performance is gathered through the IMS and software systems and reported to the business, and other stakeholders. This includes statistical data on Sustainability and the IMS.
• A core part of this role is managing the data and reporting on it.
• Development of environmental knowledge in order to support Environmental Sustainability Manager and operations where possible.

Key accountabilities

• Lead on the development and maintenance of software systems used for the IMS, ensuring they are fit for purpose in association with software manufacturers and liaise with IT over the testing and installation of new versions. This will include Intelex, Entropy and any replacement software, internal intranet and bespoke systems, based on access databases and excel spreadsheets.
• In relation to the above software maintain effective document control, adding and deleting documents and communicating changes to users and administering the access rights of personnel around the business.
• Develop and co-ordinate the front end presentation and organization of all IMS and associated systems to facilitate easy use.
• Oversee, maintain develop and report on systems to manage all departmental data.
• Oversee and contribute to the preparation and implementation of internal monthly / quarterly reports on performance from the management systems and associated databases to deadlines. To include analysis and presentation of data using spreadsheets which are clear and easy to understand.
• Lead in collation of data for external sustainability reporting including the annual Sustainability Report (eg energy management, water consumption and biodiversity.) and other regular updates for stakeholders. Carry out regular checks for accuracy of data.
• Support the energy and carbon management team in the handling of data required for carbon compliance schemes, to include checking of information for accuracy and presenting it to third parties including external audit presentations.
• Collate data from the business and prepare reports as required for responsible sourcing certification (BES 6001).
• Manage data collation and compile sustainability data sets for trade associations such as MPA.
• Carry out training of business support staff as necessary to ensure understanding of data needed and accurate input of data into the established systems is available to all personnel.
• Monitor progress with Company Objectives, Targets and Key Performance indicators (KPI’s) and ensure data is available to the business lines to track progress.
• Support the development of sustainable construction and reporting methods within the business (eg EPD and product lifecycle analysis) tracking new methodologies to ensure our data systems meet commercial needs.
• Prepare and deliver, where required, training materials and case studies to promote sustainability improvements and awareness within the business. · Assist in implementing programmes to improve the performance of the business in key areas of environmental sustainability. ·

Financial & Non-Financial accountabilities

• Managing all Sustainability data requirements and leading on software development, develop knowledge of environmental management and legislation to improve environmental sustainability across the business.

Education/Qualification

• · Degree or equivalent.
• · Excellent numeracy skills.
• · IEMA/NEBOSH certificate required.

What’s on Offer:

Salary: Competitive salary

Location: Syston

Hours: 40

Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador 

Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance 

Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical

Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption

Social Values: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover