Overview

At Axil, we’re on an ambitious journey to lead the way in sustainable business practice and environmental responsibility. As we continue to grow our sustainability offering and strengthen our ESG commitments, we’re looking for a proactive and passionate Sustainability Coordinator to join our team.

What you’ll be doing

As our Sustainability Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the development of Axil’s sustainability framework and reporting capabilities. Your work will enable us to meet both customer expectations and emerging regulatory requirements, while driving meaningful improvements across our organisation.

You’ll support a wide range of activities, including:

Sustainability Reporting & Data

  • Assisting with voluntary and mandatory disclosures (e.g. EcoVadis, CDP, SECR, SASB, ISO 14064, and future UK SDS requirements).
  • Feeding into Axil’s Scope 3 data collection and reporting activities.
  • Gathering data for annual Business Carbon Assessments.
  • Supporting the creation of Axil’s Sustainability & Social Value Annual Report.
  • Helping prepare customer CSR/ESG data submissions.

Analysis, Coordination & Insight

  • Helping organise and improve internal sustainability data collection processes.
  • Identifying new CSR/ESG data sources to strengthen reporting capabilities.
  • Providing content and support for client presentations and sustainability communications.
  • Assisting in the roll‑out of new ESG services and products.

Engagement & Communication

  • Supporting internal and external comms for key sustainability and social value events.
  • Helping with preparation for internal and external training sessions.

What you’ll bring

Essential

  • Awareness of Business Carbon Assessments and the GHG Protocol.
  • Strong communication skills for engaging with customers, managers, and stakeholders.
  • High attention to detail, particularly in data analysis and preparation.
  • Ability to manage your own time and juggle multiple workstreams.
  • Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills (charts, graphs, data presentation).
  • Understanding of Social Value.
  • UK driving licence and your own transport.

Desirable

  • Degree in Sustainability or Environmental studies (e.g. Environmental Science, Geography, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Law).
  • Sustainability-related training (e.g. UNGC courses, Supply Chain Sustainability School).
  • Knowledge of sustainability disclosures (EcoVadis, CDP, SECR, SASB, GRI, etc.).
  • Experience identifying or measuring Social Value initiatives.
  • Experience delivering sustainability-related training.
  • Knowledge of waste and resource management.

Location

This role is hybrid, based 2-3 days from our Head Office in Corby, NN17 4AX.

If you thrive in a purpose‑driven role, enjoy working with data, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We are a leading waste management company who specialise in recycling and total customer waste management.
Our mission is to be a trusted partner in waste prevention, guiding our customers to make informed, data-driven decisions.
We aim to set new industry standards and re-engineer waste to reduce environmental impact and cost.

Our staff are our most important asset. We pride ourselves in being a friendly, professional and supportive company that champions internal promotion and progression. We employ over 200 employees in a variety of positions across the UK.

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