Environment and Sustainability Manager

ZipRecruiter; Hinxton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A scientific research campus in Hinxton is seeking an experienced Environment and Sustainability Manager to lead sustainability initiatives and ensure compliance with UK environmental regulations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in environmental management, excellent communication skills, and a relevant membership or qualification. This role offers a salary between £50,000 to £60,000 along with attractive benefits and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and reporting requirements.
• Ability to promote behavioural change across operations.
• Experience in managing relationships within a multi-stakeholder environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits and monitor sustainability KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001.
• Advise and manage relationships within a complex environment.

Skills

Environmental compliance frameworks

Sustainability KPIs

Communication skills

Education

Practitioner Membership of IEMA

Job description

Overview

Environment and Sustainability Manager – Wellcome Genome Campus Ltd (WGCL). £50,000 to £60,000 plus excellent benefits and bonus potential. WGCL is seeking to recruit an Environment and Sustainability Manager to contribute to its renowned scientific research campus, home to leading institutes in genomics and computational biology.

The Campus is expanding significantly, with planning permission granted in 2020 to grow from 125 acres to 440 acres, including space for R&D, laboratories, offices, housing, and community facilities. The project is already underway, with expansion activities continuing in 2025.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits and monitor sustainability KPIs to deliver the Campus’s environmental strategy.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and relevant environmental legislation.
• Promote behavioural change to embed a culture of environmental responsibility across operations, supporting the Campus’s expansion.
• Advise, influence and manage relationships within a complex multi-stakeholder environment.
• Support continuous improvement in environmental performance and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Practitioner Membership of IEMA (or working towards it).
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance frameworks and UK environmental legislation, including reporting requirements.
• Confident and natural communicator with the ability to advise, influence and manage relationships in a multi-stakeholder setting.

How to apply

To learn more, review the candidate brochure at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/511878156/.

To arrange a confidential briefing, please contact our advisors Sian Gardiner ([e-mail]) or Hannah Searle ([e-mail]) at MRG. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and can be sent to both Sian and Hannah.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Sunday 21st September 2025.