JOB TITLE: Sustainable Products Manager – Remote (UK-Based)
LOCATION: Remote – United Kingdom
HOURS: Ideally full-time (38 hours/week), Monday to Friday.
Flexible to 4 days/week if preferred.
WORKING PATTERN: UK hours with an emphasis on afternoon availability for collaboration with US-based teams
DURATION: 6-month contract (potential to extend based on business needs)
START DATE: ASAP
PAY: £30 – £35 per hour (gross, depending on experience)

Frontline Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our global life sciences client for a Sustainable Products Manager (Contractor) to support and lead initiatives across their product sustainability and customer engagement programs.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to advancing sustainability in science, collaborating with cross-functional and international teams in a business that’s making a global impact.

BENEFITS

• Remote working – anywhere in the UK
• Flexible working hours (option for 4 or 5 days/week)
• Competitive hourly rate
• High-impact project with global scope
• Opportunity to collaborate with a US-based sustainability team

THE ROLE

• Execute a product life-cycle assessment (LCA) pilot project, coordinating cross-functional teams and identifying areas for process improvement
• Manage the Environmentally Preferable Products program – including supplier engagement, reviewing submissions, and maintaining promotional resources and data platforms
• Support internal commercial and sales teams with customer-facing sustainability messaging and materials
• Lead or facilitate product certifications including ACT labels and other sustainability credentials
• Act as a subject matter expert in sustainable design for internal R&D, Sourcing, Packaging, and Product teams
• Develop and deliver tools, resources, and training to help commercial and sourcing teams identify and promote more sustainable products and services

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in environmental science, sustainability, green chemistry, product design, or a related field
• Proven experience with life cycle thinking and ecodesign principles in a commercial/business environment
• Strong cross-functional project experience and ability to work in a matrixed global organisation
• Previous experience in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or health industries is advantageous
• Familiarity with LCA tools and cradle-to-gate sustainability approaches is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across different cultures and time zones

Apply today to be part of a business where sustainability is not just a goal – it’s embedded in the way they work, innovate, and grow.

Frontline Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as an employment business for this vacancy.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.