Sustainability Specialist - UK/Europe - Remote in North East

Who we are
We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide
We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritise cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What the Workplace Management and Services Department does at Worldwide
A key partner of the People leadership team, the Workplace Management & Services team works to lead the company’s global strategy and delivery of workplaces that embody the culture of the company and integrate sustainability. Workplace Management and Services collaborates in close partnership with the People team, Finance team, line managers and other stakeholders to act as the subject matter experts within the company, ensuring that programs are developed on time and within budget to continuously improve the workplaces within the company.

What you will do

• Drive EcoVadis scorecard and similar ESG scheme progression through internal coordination, data gathering, and improvement actions.
• Coordinate SBTi target-setting activities by organizing emissions data and working with stakeholders and partners.
• Structure and manage sustainability data collection across departments.
• Identify and drive improvements in data quality, processes, and sustainability performance.
• Create and deliver learning materials to build internal sustainability awareness and engage stakeholders to support sustainability initiatives.
• Support responses to customer sustainability questionnaires and RFIs in collaboration with commercial and other internal teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party providers, coordinating deliverables and collaboration.
• Coordinate timelines, actions, and deliverables across sustainability initiatives to support project execution.

What you will bring to the role

• Strong organizational and project management skills and mindset with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across teams, functions, geographies and time zones.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage colleagues and build support for sustainability initiatives.
• Proactive approach to identifying improvement opportunities across sustainability processes, data management, and reporting activities.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ability to learn and adapt to new systems and tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Your experience

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in sustainability, ESG, or a related field.
• Experience working with ESG ratings or sustainability assessments such as EcoVadis or CDP.
• Experience supporting emissions data collection and sustainability target-setting initiatives such as SBTi.
• Experience coordinating projects or initiatives across multiple teams and functions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage colleagues and build internal buy-in.
• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, business, or a related field preferred.
• Limited travel may be required for the role.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritise attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.