Senior Sustainability Policy Executive

We are looking for a Senior Sustainability Policy Executive to play a key role in delivering FDF's Sustainability Ambition 2030 and wider environmental agenda. 

Working closely with member companies, government departments, NGOs, supply chain partners and other stakeholders, you will help drive collaboration, alignment and progress towards a more sustainable food system. The role combines policy development, stakeholder engagement, communications and project delivery, offering the opportunity to make a real impact across the food and drink manufacturing sector. 

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and communicating FDF policy positions on environmental and sustainability issues through effective member engagement and consultation. 
• Producing consultation responses, position papers, briefings, presentations, media responses and newsletter articles. 
• Monitoring environmental policy and regulatory developments, identifying implications for members and developing policy responses where needed. 
• Supporting the delivery, reporting and promotion of FDF's Sustainability Ambition 2030, including workshops and events. 
• Managing the Environmental Sustainability Committee, preparing papers and tracking agreed actions. 
• Building engagement with members and stakeholders to share progress, showcase best practice and encourage collaboration. 
• Working with colleagues across FDF, including FDF Scotland and FDF Cymru, on sustainability and cross-functional projects. 
• Supporting or leading individual policy areas and projects as required. 

Requirements

You'll have experience in sustainability and environmental policy, together with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. You'll be comfortable analysing complex issues and translating them into clear, practical insights for different audiences. 

You will also have: 

• A degree in an environmental discipline or equivalent relevant qualifications and/or experience. 
• Experience in public affairs, policy development and issue management gained in a corporate, consultancy, trade association, political or government environment. 
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues affecting the food and drink manufacturing sector. 
• An understanding of how sustainability is implemented in a business environment and the commercial drivers that support it. 
• Experience of managing committees, working groups or stakeholder forums. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and engaging policy content. 
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders. 

Our Workplace: We’re based in the heart of central London in a modern, bright open-plan office. We have a friendly work culture with great break-out spaces, quiet booths and opportunities for flexible-working. Our ‘Feel Good for Life’ team regularly organises events and activities to promote positive health and wellbeing.

To apply: Please send us your CV and salary expectations to recruitment@fdf.org.uk  by 17 August 2026, 4pm. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments for disabilities or medical conditions.

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