Climate Change & Sustainability Strategy Lead

Thames Water Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Health Care

Generous Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave (increases with 1

Performance-related pay

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Thames Water Ltd is seeking a Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy Manager to lead climate strategy, resilience, and natural capital initiatives across the organisation. You will shape strategic responses, inform decision-making and drive innovation for long-term sustainability.

You will build partnerships, monitor policy developments, and ensure policies stay aligned with regulatory expectations. The role offers a competitive salary and pension, with health and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaborative approach with stakeholders.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills; turn complex info into insights.
• Experience delivering climate change or sustainability strategies in a large organisation.
• Knowledge of UK environmental/climate policy, regulation and reporting.
• Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead climate change strategy execution and embed risk management.
• Drive natural capital development and integrate into decision-making.
• Build internal and external partnerships to deliver commitments.
• Monitor policy landscape for long-term guidance.
• Maintain and evolve sustainability policies and frameworks.
• Support disclosures and climate-related reporting.
• Influence investment and business planning to reflect sustainability considerations.
• Champion sustainability themes and develop case studies.

Skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Climate policy knowledge

Natural capital

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Thames Water Ltd is seeking a Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy Manager to lead climate strategy, resilience, and natural capital initiatives across the organisation. You will shape strategic responses, inform decision-making and drive innovation for long-term sustainability.

You will build partnerships, monitor policy developments, and ensure policies stay aligned with regulatory expectations. The role offers a competitive salary and pension, with health and wellbeing benefits.