Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Manager

Contract: Sustainability
Location: London, E14 9SH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking a Sustainability Manager to lead, manage and support the delivery of sustainability in line with contractual requirements, organisational strategy and client ambitions.

Job Overview

This role is responsible for ensuring that environmental and social sustainability commitments are effectively planned, delivered and reported across the contract. The Sustainability Manager will play a key role in aligning contractual requirements with wider organisational strategy while supporting client ambitions and expectations.

Working closely with contract teams, clients and sustainability stakeholders, the role focuses on embedding sustainability into day-to-day operations, driving performance against KPIs and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support the delivery of sustainability in line with contractual requirements, organisational strategy and client ambitions
• Identify and support synergies between client sustainability objectives and Enterprise strategy
• Manage and maintain the client’s ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, including audits and compliance activities
• Lead Environmental and Social Sustainability Delivery Plans, ensuring KPIs and milestones are achieved
• Deliver contractual sustainability requirements, including legislation, carbon reporting and social sustainability data
• Track, analyse and report sustainability performance, trends and insights
• Engage effectively with contract teams, clients and sustainability stakeholders to support delivery
• Share best practice to drive continuous improvement and reduce silo working

Person Specification

• Experience delivering sustainability within FM or similar operational environments
• Proven experience managing ISO 14001 environmental management systems
• Background in carbon reporting, environmental data and sustainability programmes
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrable experience working with clients and multiple stakeholder groups
• Strong data analysis, performance monitoring and reporting skills
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and performance metrics
• Awareness of Social Value, TOMs and the Social Value Model, with a full UK driving licence