Energy & Sustainability Manager

Places for People; Camberley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days leave

Pension with matched contributions up 

Training and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Places for People Group is seeking an ESG Manager to lead the implementation of our Environmental Sustainability Strategy across leisure centres in the UK. You will drive energy efficiency, oversee green technology adoption, and develop policy responses to evolving environmental challenges while upskilling teams and ensuring accurate data to optimise site performance.

The role is site-based, with collaboration across multiple departments, safeguarding governance, and a commitment to sustainable,

Qualifications

• Strong data analytical skills with knowledge of environmental policy and procedure.
• Experience managing onsite sustainability projects (PV, EV, CHP, AHSP).
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Strong technical knowledge on BMS HVAQ systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Environmental Sustainability Strategy with actionable plans and timelines.
• Identify funding opportunities and oversee green technology implementations.
• Develop policy responses to environmental challenges including EV infrastructure and broader green initiatives.
• Upskill teams and embed environmental best practices across operations.
• Collaborate with Energy Analyst to ensure accurate site data for energy performance.
• Conduct onsite audits of BMS systems and optimize energy use.
• Contribute to organizational working groups to shape environmental strategy.
• Matrix-manage colleagues across business areas to drive improvements.

Skills

Data analytics

Environmental policy

Sustainability project mgmt

Team collaboration

BMS HVAQ systems

Tools

BMS/HVAC controls

Job description

This role will be part of Places Leisure, Places Leisure is part of the Places for People Group, operating leisure centres across the UK to create active, healthy and inclusive communities through accessible fitness, wellbeing programmes and high‑quality facilities. At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

More About The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking ESG Manager to join our Leisure Technical team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the implementation of our newly published Environmental Sustainability Strategy driving positive change across our sites and supporting our ambition to embed sustainable, future‑focused practices throughout the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the delivery of our Environmental Sustainability Strategy, creating actionable plans with clear timelines and measurable outcomes.
• Identify and secure funding opportunities while overseeing the implementation of green technologies across our sites.
• Develop proactive policy responses to emerging environmental challenges, including EV infrastructure, ULEZ, and wider green initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership across Places for People, upskilling teams and embedding environmental best practice into everyday operations.
• Work with our Energy Analyst to ensure that site data is accessible, accurate, and used effectively to optimise energy performance.
• Perform onsite audits reviewing BMS systems and best practice on optimising energy use.
• Actively contribute to organisational working groups, influencing strategic direction and supporting shared environmental objectives.
• Matrix‑manage colleagues across different business areas to drive environmental improvements and champion sustainable practices.

Essential Criteria

• Strong data analytical skills with in‑depth knowledge of environmental policy and procedure.
• Experience managing onsite sustainability projects (e.g., PV, EV, CHP, AHSP).
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple teams and build strong working relationships.
• Strong technical knowledge on BMS HVAQ systems.

Preferred Experience

• Prior Leisure experience.
• Experience delivering SALIX.

About You

We're looking for someone with a passion for sustainability and a strong technical understanding of environmental management. You'll be confident collaborating with diverse stakeholders and have experience managing environmental or technical projects on site.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

Diversity & Inclusion

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

Armed Forces

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long‑term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent

Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self‑advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.