Senior Manager, Sustainability & Social Value - UK&I

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Why join Stryker?

Do you want to work for one of the world’s leading medical device organisations? Our aim is to make a difference to patients’ lives every day, delivering innovative products and technology to make healthcare better. We are committed to advancing healthcare. We have never been afraid to push forward and navigate the best paths for our clients and patients.

The Senior Manager, Sustainability & Social Value – UK & Ireland will support the UK & Ireland leadership team in understanding and fulfilling their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) responsibilities. The role ensures ESG requirements are fully integrated into customer-facing activities, including tendering and procurement processes. 

This position will drive alignment between Stryker’s UK Sustainability and Social Value strategy, the global sustainability framework, and relevant UK & Ireland requirements. Working across Business Units and enabling functions, the role operates with delegated authority from the Managing Director, UK & Ireland, to set UK ESG standards, challenge decisions, and promote consistent ESG alignment where customer expectations or risk considerations apply. 

The role supports Stryker in meeting evolving NHS, regulatory, and customer sustainability expectations, while aligning with the company’s global Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability strategy to enable continued growth across the UK & Ireland. 

As the lead for ESG, this role sets the agenda, drives internal alignment, engages suppliers in collaboration with relevant teams, Escalates material ESG‑related risks, exceptions, or non‑alignment to the UK & Ireland Leadership Team, with recommendations for resolution. They will also represent Stryker externally with customers, procurement bodies, and industry stakeholders. 

This role will deliver: 

• Opportunity to lead ESG for one of the NHS’s most significant MedTech partners. 

• High‑visibility role with direct impact on customer relationships and business performance. 

• Strong global ESG foundations combined with meaningful local ownership. 

• Assessment of future ESG resourcing and capability needs and make recommendations to UK & Ireland leadership as the agenda evolves. 

Key responsibilities

UK ESG Strategy, Ownership & Governance 

• Own and lead the execution of Stryker’s ESG agenda across the UK and Ireland, including development and delivery of a clear UK & Ireland ESG roadmap to 2050 net zero commitment, aligned to global sustainability strategy and governance frameworks. 

• Accountable for UK & Ireland ESG reporting, both mandatory and voluntary, including but not limited to; the UK Modern Slavery Statement and UK Carbon Reduction Plan, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and approved. 

• Works in close coordination with Corporate teams like Legal, Sustainability and ESG Global Reporting Team, who provide methodologies, controls, and global alignment support. 

• Act as the senior point of accountability for ESG matters within the UK & Ireland business. 

• In coordination with the ESG Global Reporting Team, own and lead development, approval and publication of ESG reporting for UK & Ireland, including, without limitation, UK Modern Slavery Reporting and the UK Carbon Reduction Plan Template 

Customer Sustainability Requirements 

• Own Stryker’s readiness and performance against customer sustainability requirements, including NHS’ Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment, Carbon Reduction Plans, and Social Value. 

• Lead ESG input into major NHS tenders and customer engagements, working closely with Commercial and Tendering teams. 

• Act as Stryker’s senior ESG representative with NHS customers, procurement bodies, and key public‑sector stakeholders. 

Internal Stakeholder Leadership 

• Operate as a senior business partner to UK & Ireland leadership, influencing commercial, supply chain and functional decisions to embed ESG into how Stryker operates and competes. 

• Work cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Legal, Sales and Marketing teams to deliver ESG priorities through the wider business. 

• Build understanding and ownership of ESG requirements across internal stakeholders. 

Supplier & Value Chain Engagement 

• Lead the UK & Ireland supplier sustainability agenda by setting expectations, priorities, and requirements in alignment with global programmes. Delivery and direct supplier engagement are undertaken in partnership with Procurement and Sustainability teams.. 

• Work with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to drive supplier engagement and mobilisation in alignment with global procurement teams, global programs, and third‑party platforms. 

• Identify ESG risks and opportunities within the value chain and drive appropriate mitigation or improvement actions. 

External Representation & Influence 

• Represent Stryker in relevant industry forums, working groups and trade associations. 

• Monitor evolving UK sustainability regulation, NHS policy and industry best practice, ensuring Stryker remains ahead of market expectations. 

• Share market insights and implications with UK & Ireland and global stakeholders. 

Who we want

• A credible and confident communicator, able to represent the business externally.  

• An individual who builds and maintains relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. 

• Demonstrated ability to influence across functions and seniority levels within the organisation. 

• Pragmatic, delivery‑focused approach to ESG implementation.  

• Comfortable operating at the intersection of regulation, customer expectations and commercial priorities. 

• Strong internal drive and motivation to make a difference and add value to an organization. 

What you need
 

Essential

• Experience in ESG, sustainability or responsible business roles within the UK.

• Demonstrable experience engaging with NHS or UK public sector procurement sustainability requirements, including Evergreen, CRPs and Social Value.

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive delivery in matrixed, cross functional organisations.

• Experience working with external customers, suppliers and industry bodies.

Desirable

• Background in med tech, life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing or similarly regulated industries.

• Experience with net zero strategies, Scope 3 emissions, supplier ESG programmes and value chain sustainability.

• Professional qualifications in sustainability, ESG, environmental management or related disciplines.

What do we offer in return?

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; family and parenting leaves; wellness programs; onsite gyms and restaurants; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

In line with the requirements of the role, you will also receive a mobile phone, iPad, laptop, and company car or car allowance.

Who is Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.  

Across the UK and Ireland, Stryker partners closely with the NHS and healthcare providers, making sustainability, ethical business practices and responsible supply chains central to how we operate and compete. 

We are proud to be named one the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine and have been consistently recognised by Great Place To Work in the UK. 

Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting www.stryker.com 

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