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Packaging Advocacy Senior Manager

Acre is proud to partner with TMS in the search for a Packaging Advocacy Senior Manager. This role will sit within TMS Global Sustainability team.

 

 

The Sustainability team supports the delivery of client Sustainability strategic objectives, focused on product and supply chain, through operations, reporting and legislation tracking. To do so, the team collaborates with key stakeholders across various internal and client cross-functional teams, Suppliers, Consultants and external organizations. The Global Sustainability team sits across 3 geographic regions, supporting global, regional and market activities.

 

 

The Canadian market is seeking advocacy support to interpret a complex legislative landscape, and transition from a reactive model to one that sets out proactive sustainability strategies aligned with local business needs. As well as following an advocacy-based approach, the market is seeking direct support to manage an external engagement program.

 

 

The key purpose of this role will be advising on the development of forward-looking plans, programs, and partnerships to ensure seamless compliance across the entire value chain. By sustaining high-level relationships with trade associations, suppliers, environmental NGOs, and other key stakeholders this role would drive success in navigating complex regulatory environments.

 

 

The following sets out the primary activities to be fulfilled by an Advocacy Lead, managed by TMS. It will guide the development of market-specific positions and advocacy strategies that support the local business needs and context, as well as support alignment with Global strategic direction.

 

 

Role Responsibilities

Network development

 

  • Support managing external engagement with key stakeholder groups (academic thought leaders, trade associations, environmental NGOs, etc.), attending key events and representing the client's interests.

  • Support supplier council advocacy committee group as needed. Participation in, and formation of, coalitions to influence policy decisions and shape the regulatory landscape.

  • Forging of strong relationships with external partners to build support for key compliance and policy initiatives.

  • Ongoing communication and transparency with internal/external strategic partners, providing clear visibility into regulatory compliance timelines and initiatives.

 

 

 

Regulatory insights and impact analysis

 

  • Maintaining regulatory subject matter expertise relevant to the Canadian market.

  • Communication and direction of legislation landscape1, its relevance and commercial impact to internal partner groups. Preparation and presentation of policy briefs to the client.

  • Monitoring, analysis and tracking of emerging policy developments, assessing impact on the client's market level business strategy and operations and preparing information to support advocacy narratives.

 

 

Policy position development

 

  • Development and recommendation of strategic policy positions that align client objectives with evolving regulations and ensuring buy-in from McDonald's internal partners (Impact and Policy teams) and key external partner groups.

  • Participation in strategic trade associations, shaping policy consensus and guiding favorable regulatory outcomes.

  • Support/lead (where appropriate) consultation submissions on matters related to packaging e.g. Health Canada's Food Packaging Program Review.

 

 

 

Advisory activity

 

  • Fostering and sharing a rounded understanding of government operations and how this can be leveraged to support policy positions.

  • Support advising partners on complex regulatory matters across the value chain, ensuring proactive compliance strategies in partnership with McDonald's counsel.

  • Collaboration with subject matter experts to support design of impactful communication strategies and advocacy campaigns that amplify policy positions among thought leadership circles and consumers.

 

 

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field

  • 7 to 10 years of work experience in an advocacy or public affairs capacity or related field, with a profound understanding of relevant public policy objectives, regulation and political/regulatory decision-making process.

  • Knowledge of industry issues related to environment and sustainability. Experience within the packaging sector in a sustainability capacity would be a distinct advantage.

  • Knowledge of a wide range of packaging policies, including extended producer responsibility (EPR), post-consumer recycled (PCR) content mandates, labeling, and compostable packaging.

  • Extensive knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes and political dynamics

  • Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking capabilities.

  • Excellent planning, execution, and time management abilities.

  • High standard of verbal and written communication skills (English).

  • Ability to engage with a broad range of industry and third-party partners to generate consensus, influence outcomes, and build relationships.

  • Experience in collaborating with organizations to develop effective regulatory compliance programs.

  • Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities and tight deadlines.

  • Proven ability to build relationships and foster collaboration across functional areas, as well as cultivating and maintaining key partnerships.

  • Passion and keen interest in sustainability, and associated developments relevant to the Canadian market.

  • French would be considered a significant asset.

 

 

About TMS

 

TMS unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, TMS offers an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.

 

Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, TMS engages with over 110 million customers every single day for clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.

 

Most importantly, tms is a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.

 

 

TMS Diversity Statement

 

Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. TMS foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.

 

TMS is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring them your voice!

 

 

 

Apply directly and reach out to Shannon Lewis at shannon.lewis@acre.com for more information

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  • Strong ability to engage senior stakeholders, translating technical insights into actionable, commercially viable sustainability strategies.

 

Be a Catalyst for Change

 

Are you a passionate sustainability expert eager to drive transformation across one of London's largest and most influential property portfolios? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly or reach out to Ben Flint at ben.flint@acre.com

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
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Consumer Markets

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Essex, England

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On-Site

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards are met in the workplace?

Acre is partnering with premium food production company to find a dedicated Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to join their team and drive continuous improvement and deliver exceptional safety performance across their site.

 

This is a key role where you'll help them develop strategies to achieve operational excellence while fostering a culture of safety and compliance.

 

 

 

Role Purpose:

 

You will lead the development and delivery of the functional strategy by ensuring full compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation. You'll also be responsible for creating policies, procedures, and a safe working environment for colleagues and the local community, driving continuous improvement and achieving best-in-class practices.

 

 

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will:

 

  • Lead and empower the team - Manage and inspire the team to meet the functional needs of the business while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

  • Foster innovation - Create a collaborative environment that encourages team participation in setting quality standards, improving teamwork, and enhancing communication.

  • Champion safety, health, and environmental practices - Advocate for safety, health, and environmental priorities across the site, ensuring a safe work environment and compliance with all relevant policies.

  • Drive cost reduction initiatives - Implement cost-reduction measures while balancing operational efficiency and maintaining high safety standards.

  • Ensure risk management - Keep the Safety Management system current and effective, ensuring risks are managed according to company safety, health, and environmental standards.

  • Oversee audits and training - Lead safety audits and coordinate health and safety training programs to ensure ongoing employee development.

  • Coordinate incident investigations - Manage the investigation of accidents and incidents, providing oversight and leadership throughout the process.

  • Monitor proactive safety KPIs - Track and evaluate safety KPIs, ensuring proactive measures are in place to maintain and improve performance.

 

 

To thrive in this role, you will already have the following:

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental safety, Occupational Safety, or related field, or relevant experience. NEBOSH Diploma is essential.

  • Proven experience in health, safety, and environmental management. Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and the ability to develop relevant policies.

  • Excellent organisational, motivational, and communication skills. Ability to analyse data, manage risks, and develop improvement plans.

  • Exceptional leadership abilities, innovative thinking, and the ability to work under pressure while delivering results.

 

 

Compensation:

 

  • A competitive salary of £65,000pa dependent on experience

  • Opportunities for personal growth and development within a thriving organisation.

  • Hybrid working

  • Generous holiday allowance

 

 

This is a superb opportunity to influence meaningful change within a company who are striving towards a net-zero future.

 

For more information, please apply and get in touch with Imogen Mattick at imogen.Mattick@acre.com