Environmental Sustainability Lead

Endeavour Recruitment; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Lead to drive environmental improvements and sustainability initiatives within the organization. The role involves collaborative engagement across departments to enhance biodiversity and compliance with climate regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in environmental management and effective stakeholder engagement skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and practical solutions. This position offers a hybrid working pattern and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering practical environmental solutions.
• Experience with effective stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Demonstrable experience in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of environmental improvements across the business.
• Shape activities around Scope 3 greenhouse emissions.
• Enhance biodiversity and make workplace environmental improvements.
• Prepare corporate reporting to comply with UK legislation.
• Collaborate with international peers on sustainability reporting requirements.

Skills

Environmental management

Carbon management

Greenhouse gas reporting

Education

ISEP Member or Full Membership level

Job description

Environmental Sustainability Lead

Job Location: Stevenage / Bolton

Security Clearance: SC (can start on BPSS)

Duration: 12+ Months Minimum (possible perm option after if wanted)

Work Pattern: Hybrid working 3 days onsite

Rate: £60 - £70 per hr on Umbrella (Inside IR35)

Essential Qualifications

ISEP Member or experience to full member

Target Industries

Defence or aerospace; open to engineering, manufacturing, and other sectors.

Essential Skillset & Tools

• Environmental management
• Carbon management
• Greenhouse gas reporting

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and reporting of environmental improvements across the business.
• Shape business-focused activities around Scope 3 greenhouse emissions, targeting waste, business travel, employee commuting, homeworking, transportation and distribution.
• Enhance biodiversity on sites and make other workplace-based environmental improvements.
• Lead, influence, collaborate with ESG, Facilities Management, Safety Health & Environment, Sustainable Procurement, Travel, Site Management, Engineering and wider teams to deliver actions.
• Prepare corporate reporting to comply with UK legislation, regulation and customer requirements (Climate‑related Financial Disclosure, Carbon Reduction Plan).
• Work with Group peers in France, Italy and Germany on EU sustainability risk, performance and reporting requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Track record of shaping and delivering practical, business‑appropriate environmental solutions that drive both sustainability and business performance.
• Experience at or above Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP, formerly IEMA) Full Membership level (MISEP).
• Effective stakeholder engagement at all business levels.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and self‑development.
• Demonstrable, relevant experience in a large company or organisation.
• Values alignment: team spirit, commitment, integrity, passion, innovation.