At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead ESG initiatives and embed sustainability into daily operations for positive impact.
- Company: Join Innovus, a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and community well-being.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong leadership support and a focus on innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the world while advancing your career in sustainability.
- Qualifications: Degree in environmental science or related field; experience in ESG roles preferred.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: New Milton
Hours: 35 hours per week
At Innovus we are committed to making a positive difference and contributing to more sustainable ways of living for the benefit of our customers, communities, employees and the natural environment. We have an opportunity available for an ESG Manager to bring our ESG strategy to life and embed sustainability principles into the day-to-day operations of the business to deliver positive ESG outcomes. This is a hybrid role based at our New Milton office which may involve occasional travel to some of our other office locations.
In 2025, we strengthened our commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). We have recently launched a structured multi-year programme of work to define our ambition and embed ESG further into governance, strategy and operations.
Main Purpose of the Job
The role will help translate our ambitions into actionable divisional plans, embedding sustainability into operational processes, decision-making and culture. This role has therefore the potential to achieve real impact for the business, communities, employees and the natural environment and create long-term value. The ESG Manager acts as a trusted advisor to the Innovus leadership team, ensuring alignment with Group priorities across climate, environmental sustainability and social value.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of ESG priorities and goals within the division
- Identify environmental and social impacts, risks and opportunities, and support mitigation or value creation
- Drive integration of ESG considerations into operational processes, governance and decision-making
- Monitor, manage and report on ESG performance
- Deliver ESG initiatives that improve environmental performance and social impact
- Provide ESG expertise to support commercial activities, including bids and client engagement as needed
- Promote awareness, engagement and capability-building across the division
Areas of Responsibility / Accountability
- Strategy Execution & Integration
- Translate climate, environmental and social value objectives into action plans with clear targets and milestones
- Identify, assess and escalate risks and opportunities
- Embed ESG considerations into business processes, including operations, procurement and project delivery
- Act as ESG subject matter expert
- Ensure alignment of sustainability initiatives with other divisional ESG leads and the Group commercial objectives
- Performance & Reporting
- Monitor KPIs and track performance against targets, for example progress against net zero
- Contribute to external disclosures and reporting requirements
- Support carbon footprint measurement, including data collection, validation and analysis
- Embed a culture of continuous improvement and learning
- Initiatives & Value Creation
- Design and drive initiatives that help achieve our ESG goals
- Promote innovation to enhance sustainability performance and efficiency
- Support employee engagement and behavioural change
- Commercial & Business Development Support
- Provide ESG input into bids, proposals and client presentations
- Monitor evolving ESG requirements, trends and client expectations to inform our evolving strategy
Position in Organisation
This role reports operationally to the Divisional Leadership Team with a functional dotted line reporting relationship to the Head of ESG. The role is part of the ESG Steering Group.
Key Interfaces
- Innovus exec and SLT
- Head of ESG and Group ESG function
- Operational teams
- Business development team
- Procurement team
- HR / People team (for culture and engagement)
- Finance (for data, reporting and governance alignment)
- External stakeholders, including clients, partners and industry bodies
Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g., environmental science, sustainability, or similar)
- Professional membership or certification (e.g., ISEP) relevant ESG or sustainability qualification is desirable
Experience
- Proven experience in ESG, sustainability or related roles within a corporate environment with a focus on carbon accounting, environmental performance management, and/or social value
- Experience translating strategy into operational delivery
- Experience working with data, KPIs and reporting frameworks
- Experience supporting bids, commercial processes or client engagement is desirable
- Experience working in Professional services is advantageous
Skills and Competencies
- Acts as a role model for values and behaviours
- Builds strong, credible relationships across all levels of the organisation to deliver ESG outcomes
- Influences senior leaders and operational teams to embed ESG into decision-making
- Communicates complex topics to varied audiences
- Demonstrates a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and ownership
- Manages competing priorities and ensures deadlines are met
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of ESG frameworks, standards and reporting requirements (e.g., TCFD, CSRD, SECR, GHG Protocol, SBTi)
- Carbon accounting, environmental data management and/or social value frameworks
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Understands how ESG drives business value, risk management and competitive advantage
Locations
ESG Manager in Hampshire, New Milton employer: Innovus
At Innovus, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a culture of sustainability and social responsibility. Our New Milton office offers a collaborative hybrid work environment where employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the community and the planet. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide ample opportunities for professional advancement and encourage innovative thinking to drive our ESG initiatives forward.
