Sustainability Manager

A global law firm is looking for a Sustainability Manager to join their responsible business team. The role is the first specialist sustainability hire into the team; you will drive the implementation of the strategy, firmly embedding sustainability within the business, with the support of a part time assistant. The firm wide sustainability strategy works towards carbon neutral 2023 and net zero 2030.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical knowledge and oversight to environmental / sustainability projects, identify issues and recommend solutions
• Closely monitor emissions reduction plans and liaise with our workplace services team.
• Lead the Sustainability Board, liaise with focus groups and networks.
• Tracking progress and trouble shooting, contract and budget management
• Engage and influence across the business; from landlord and contractor discussions to drafting and presenting at Executive and Global Board level
• Supporting international colleagues, contributing to the development of an international sustainability framework by sharing good practice.

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level with relevant post graduate qualifications (or otherwise have equivalent professional experience in a related field)
• Proven experience of a similar environmental role essential
• Implementation of carbon emissions reductions initiatives desirable
• Technical environmental or engineering experience desirable
• Managing external audits, verification and related activity (eg ISOs)
• Project management experience essential
• Management of complex change projects
• Knowledge of the professional services environment desirable
• Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEAM) - desirable