Environmental / Sustainability Co-ordinator

Brodies; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an Environmental/Sustainability Coordinator to support sustainability initiatives and foster responsible business practices. You will collaborate across departments to achieve net zero goals, manage reporting, and promote environmental awareness among colleagues. This role is essential for driving the firm's commitment to sustainability and compliance with environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience related to environmental management and sustainability.
• Project management and administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed reports on metrics and initiatives.
• Support and champion the Environmental Management System.
• Promote environmental awareness through workshops and training.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Experience in a law or professional services firm

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

At Brodies LLP, we value and respect all colleagues as individuals. As a UK law firm headquartered in Scotland, we believe that the experiences and perspectives of a diverse workforce that reflects our communities, and the clients we serve, allows us to see the world through many lenses.

As the largest firm in our jurisdiction measured by income, directory rankings, and lawyer numbers, the progress we continue to make is testament to the commitment of our colleagues.

In the last three years, our firm's revenue has grown by 20%, and we have welcomed almost 100 new colleagues. Today, we have more than 800 colleagues and offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, London, Abu Dhabi, and Brussels.

JOB TITLE

ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABILITY CO-ORDINATOR

Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow

REPORTING TO

Philip Hunter, Partner

Catherine Mackenzie-Pearson, Senior Manager

JOB PURPOSE

The Environmental/Sustainability Coordinator will work closely with senior management sponsors and the business assurance team to support environmental and sustainability initiatives, focusing on frameworks such as SECR, ESOS, Carbon Reduction, and our responsible business plans. You will play a key role in developing our future roadmap towards net zero and implementing measures to achieve this goal. Additionally, this role involves client reporting, meeting preparations, and fostering a culture of responsible sustainable business practice within the firm. Collaboration across departments is essential to ensure responsible business goals are met and communicated effectively.

CORE TASKS

• Prepare and maintain detailed reports on metrics, progress, initiatives, and effectiveness.
• Organise and prepare materials for committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Support and champion our Environmental Management System, coordinating with the business assurance team to maintain certifications.
• Coordinate and support the activities of the colleague sustainability committee, ensuring timely execution of initiatives and projects.
• Promote environmental and sustainability awareness among colleagues through workshops, training sessions, and internal communications.
• Collect, analyse, and report data related to responsible business performance and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and enhancing responsible business policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance sustainability goals.
• Identify opportunities for improving environmental and sustainability practices and recommend solutions.
• Ensure awareness of Brodies' information security policies and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction, or interference.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Enthusiastic, responsible, flexible, and accountable.
• Professional attitude towards work, presentation, and manner.
• Experience in a law or professional services firm is desirable but not essential.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience related to environmental management and sustainability.
• Project management and administrative experience, including coordinating and implementing projects.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques for interpreting sustainability metrics.
• Basic understanding of environmental regulations and sustainability principles to support sustainable practices across the firm.