Environmental Sustainability Senior Associate

Financial Conduct Authority; London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regulator in the UK is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Senior Associate to advance corporate environmental strategies aligned with net-zero targets. This role offers the chance to lead sustainability initiatives, engage with stakeholders, and shape effective environmental policies. The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications in Environmental Science or a related field, along with proven experience in sustainability strategy development. The position comes with a competitive salary and offers the opportunity for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Non-contributory pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental regulations and compliance.
• Proven track record in developing sustainability strategies.
• Expertise in Environmental Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Environment Manager with environmental strategy.
• Manage environmental policies and oversee ISO 14001 certification.
• Guide sustainable procurement and assess supplier sustainability.

Skills

Environmental regulations compliance

Project management

Data evaluation

Effective communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Environmental Science

Sustainability

Environmental Engineering

Tools

ISO 14001 auditing

Environmental Management Systems

SBTI application

Job description

Environmental Sustainability Senior Associate

Division – Operations

Department - Finance and Corporate Services

Team - Environmental Sustainability

Salary – London £46,400- £55,000 pro rata (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

About the FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA .

The Environmental Sustainability team is a small but dynamic unit within the Finance and Corporate Services Directorate in the FCA Operations division. The directorate includes Strategic Finance, Finance Strategy and Reporting, Pensions, Workplace Solutions, Procurement and the Portfolio Management Unit. The team collaborates with key departments and divisions to manage operational environmental risks and drive sustainability across the FCA and its wholly owned independent subsidiary, the Payments System Regulator (PSR).

To support the UK Government’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2050, the FCA has set and independently validated its own greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.

The team is expanding its capabilities and is seeking a skilled Environmental Sustainability Senior Associate to advance its remit and contribute to meaningful sustainability outcomes.

What will you be doing?

• Assist the Environment Manager in advancing the FCA’s corporate environmental strategy and net-zero transition priorities
• Maintain an action inventory, model emissions reduction scenarios, refine procurement strategies and contribute to the Net-Zero Transition Plan
• Oversee ISO 14001 certification, manage environmental policies and track progress on Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) accreditation
• Guide sustainable procurement, assess supplier sustainability reporting and enhance waste, water and energy management
• Collaborate across FCA departments, lead employee engagement efforts and liaise with industry partners, suppliers and regulators
• Produce sustainability reports, monitor greenhouse gas emissions, support climate disclosure reporting and deliver environmental training

What will you get from the role?

• Lead and shape the FCA’s environmental sustainability strategy
• Present insights and collaborate with senior management on sustainability initiatives
• Act as Subject Matter Expert on environment and net-zero transition
• Work with internal teams and external partners, including suppliers, regulators and public bodies
• Identify and implement new approaches to enhance sustainability efforts
• Develop skills and contribute to key projects across the organisation

Which skills are required?

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here ).

Minimum

• Experience in environmental regulations compliance, impact assessment, policy development and risk management, including audits and due diligence
• Prior experience in project management, data evaluation, reporting and effective communication through presentations, writing and stakeholder engagement
• Experience in digital skills and proficiency with software tools

Essential

• Relevant qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in developing and implementing environmental sustainability strategies
• Expertise in Environmental Management Systems, including external ISO 14001 audits and internal assessments
• Ability to produce annual environmental reports and conduct greenhouse gas emissions inventories (Scopes 1, 2 and 3)
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks, including Greening Government Commitments, TCFD, GRI and SDG
• Experience with the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) application and accreditation
• Knowledge of resource management, including facilities management, procurement processes and carbon credit usage
• Track record of stakeholder engagement, including organising sustainability events and collaborating across teams

Our Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better regulation.

Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.

Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.

Benefits of working at the FCA

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age – up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)
• Life assurance of eight times your basic salary
• Income protection

We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.

We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours and job shares. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.

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Application Support

We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Useful Information and Timeline

• This role is graded as Senior Associate- Corporate
• Advert Closing Date: Thursday 3rd July 2025 (midnight)
• CV Review/Shortlist: 7th July 2025
• 1st Stage Competency based Interview: w/c 8th July 2025
• 2nd Stage Interview: w/c 14th July 2025

Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.

Got a question?

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact Steve Christopher on [e-mail]

Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.