Supply Chain
Sustainability Manager

About the job

  • Trade House, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, BA22 8RT
  • Competitive
  • Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours) - Permanent
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Overview

At Screwfix, sustainability isn’t a side project. It’s a business priority.

We’re looking for a Sustainability Manager to lead and evolve our sustainability agenda at a critical point in our journey. This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility across the business and the opportunity to shape how one of the UK’s leading retailers delivers meaningful environmental change.

Reporting into the Director of Supply Chain & Logistics, you’ll own the Screwfix Sustainability Plan, driving delivery of our ambitions and ensuring sustainability is embedded into the way we think, operate and grow. From influencing senior stakeholders and leading strategic programmes, to shaping policy, governance and engagement across the business, this role sits at the centre of making real, measurable progress happen.

You’ll also lead a specialist team spanning carbon, packaging, responsible sourcing and sustainability coordination, helping turn ambitious goals into practical outcomes for our business, customers and communities.

What's in it for you?

  • Discretionary annual bonus up to 50%
  • Company car or allowance of up to £6,500 per annum
  • 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)
  • Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
  • Flexible start and end times around core working hours
  • Private Medical Care (Individual – Family care)
  • Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
  • EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle 
  • Up to 14% employer pension contributions
  • Life cover up to 4x your salary
  • Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
  • 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the sustainability agenda across Screwfix, ensuring our strategy, policies and environmental targets are delivered. 
  • Drive delivery of Screwfix’s ‘Bold’ sustainability ambition, turning plans into measurable business outcomes. 
  • Work with teams across the business to coordinate and comply with environmental regulatory requirements. 
  • Lead and develop the Sustainability Team, setting clear objectives and supporting delivery.  
  • Act as the sustainability figurehead for the business, chairing the Sustainability Steering Committee and coordinating the quarterly Responsible Business Committee. 
  • Engage and empower colleagues to embed sustainability into their roles, including developing and driving internal engagement programmes. 
  • Partner with Kingfisher Responsible Business teams to shape and deliver group Responsible Business policies and banner requirements locally. 
  • Share sustainability performance reporting, providing clear progress updates to Kingfisher, internally across Screwfix, and through external disclosures. 
  • Deliver sustainability training, updates and deep‑dives to build capability across the business. 
  • Oversee internal and external sustainability communications, working closely with Marketing, Internal Comms and Commercial teams. 
  • Build strong relationships with other retailers, NGOs and specialist partners to identify and implement best practice. 

Required skills & experience

  • A genuine passion for sustainability and making a positive impact.  
  • Relevant education in a related field (environmental/sustainability disciplines). 
  • Experience managing projects or programmes, with strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills. 
  • Background in Responsible Business or Sustainability, ideally within a large or complex organisation (retail experience is a plus). 
  • A collaborative team player, comfortable working cross‑functionally to deliver business‑wide initiatives. 
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all management levels, in particular verbal and written communication must be clear, detailed, and accurate. 
  • Data gathering, analysis and communication experience. 
  • Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfortable presenting to large and varied audiences. 

At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:

Financial wellbeing

  • Wagestream access to track earnings and save
  • Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
  • Colleague support fund
  • Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
  • Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes

Every day benefits

  • Career progression and development programmes
  • Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
  • Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
  • Support networks available  

Recruitment Process

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.

We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.

Sustainability at Screwfix

We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.

Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

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We all do better when we’re celebrated for who we are. Which is why a warm, equal and inclusive culture is integral to our culture at Screwfix. Our Employee Inclusion Network, 'Us', helps colleagues to share ideas and work collaboratively in pursuit of a fairer, more diverse workplace. With the support of our leadership team, ‘Us’ is comprised and led by true Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion. It’s an open space where colleagues can share experiences, learn about allyship, and ultimately, feel free to be themselves.

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Head Office

Our Head Office is in Yeovil, Somerset: a beautiful location in the heart of the West Country. Within easy reach of London, working flexibly in Somerset offers a great balance of tranquillity and opportunity.

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Head Office location

Trade House, Houndstone Business Park, Mead Ave, Yeovil BA22 8RT

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Application process

Apply

Apply

Applying online is simple. Fill in some basic details and upload your most recent CV. If you’re applying for a S.A. you’ll also need to complete a Situational Judgement Test.

Interview

Interview

Prior to your interview, we recommend a thorough read of our careers page and even a trip to your local Trade Counter, to learn as much about us as possible. Your interview will consist of competency-based questions, and a chat about your experience, knowledge of Screwfix and the role you’ve applied for. Interviews may be held on the phone or over video chat, followed by a visit to store to meet the team.

Offer

Offer

If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. Once you’ve accepted and we’ve completed the pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your shiny new contract.

Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Manager

  • Trade House, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, BA22 8RT
  • Permanent Full Time (37.5) - Permanent
Apply now