At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the global environmental sustainability programme and drive carbon reduction initiatives.
- Company: Join a leading international professional services firm headquartered in London.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working culture, and a strong commitment to sustainability.
- Other info: This is a full-time, permanent position based in London.
- Why this job: Influence real change at strategic and operational levels within a globally recognised organisation.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in sustainability roles, ideally in a global professional services environment.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 65000 £ per year.
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Responsible Business Manager to join a leading international professional services firm headquartered in London, within a hybrid working culture. This is a high-impact, strategic role where you will take ownership of the firm’s global environmental sustainability programme, shaping and delivering initiatives that sit at the heart of its wider Responsible Business strategy.
The Opportunity
You will play a pivotal leadership role in driving sustainability across a global platform, working with senior stakeholders and external partners to embed environmental best practice into operations and culture. This is an ideal role for someone who combines technical sustainability expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and programme delivery experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Delivery
- Lead the development and execution of the global environmental sustainability programme
- Drive carbon reduction initiatives, including science-based targets and external reporting
- Compliance & Standards
- Ensure adherence to environmental legislation and best practice
- Oversee engagement with leading frameworks such as EcoVadis, ISO14001, BREEAM, NABERS
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage employees across international offices to drive local and global sustainability initiatives
- Partner with business functions to embed sustainability into core operations
- Governance & Policy
- Maintain and evolve environmental policies and governance structures
- Support senior leadership engagement on sustainability topics
- Partnerships & Continuous Improvement
- Manage external sustainability partnerships and memberships
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in environmental performance
About You
- Proven experience in a sustainability or responsible business role, ideally within a global professional services environment
- Strong understanding of carbon reporting, emissions data, and sustainability frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex programmes and influence senior stakeholders
- Commercially aware, with the ability to align sustainability with business priorities
- Excellent communication, organisation and project management skills
Why Apply?
- Join a globally recognised organisation with a strong commitment to sustainability
- Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment
- Influence real change at both strategic and operational levels
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working culture
If you’re passionate about driving environmental sustainability at scale and want to make a meaningful impact within a global organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Application Process:
To apply for this role, please submit your CV. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 72 hours, please assume your application has not been successful.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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