Environmental/Sustainability Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading UK law firm, Brodies LLP, seeks an Environmental/Sustainability Specialist to support their sustainability initiatives. The role will entail preparing detailed reports, engaging colleagues in sustainability efforts, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance responsible business practices on their journey to net zero.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analysis tools for interpreting sustainability metrics.
• Experience relating to environmental management and sustainability.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations to support sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed reports on environmental metrics and initiatives.
• Organise materials for committee meetings and support the sustainability committee.
• Promote sustainability engagement through workshops and internal communications.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Project Management

Organisational Skills

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

ENVIROMENTAL/SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST

Based in Edinburgh \ Glasgow

REPORTING TO

Philip Hunter, Partner
Catherine Mackenzie-Pearson, Senior Manager

JOB PURPOSE

The Environmental/Sustainability Specialist will work closely with our senior management sponsors and business assurance team to support our environmental and sustainability coordination and initiatives, focusing primarily on performance and progress related to frameworks such as SECR, ESOS, Carbon Reduction and our responsible business plans. You will play a key role as we further develop and lay out or future roadmap on the journey to net zero and implement measures to achieve that. This role will also involve other client reporting initiatives, including preparation for meetings, and fostering a culture of responsible sustainable business practice within our firm. This role involves working closely with other areas of the firm to ensure responsible business goals are met and effectively communicated.

CORE TASKS

• Administrative Reporting: Prepare and maintain detailed reports on metrics, progress, initiatives and effectiveness.
• Meeting Preparation: Organise and prepare materials for committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• EMS: Supporting and championing our Environmental Management System and coordinating with our business assurance team to maintain certifications.
• Committee Actions: Coordinate and support the activities of the colleague sustainability committee, ensuring timely execution of initiatives and projects.
• Encouragement and Engagement: Promote environmental/sustainability awareness and engagement among colleagues through workshops, training sessions, and internal communications.
• Data Management: Collect, analyse, and report on data related to responsible business performance and compliance with regulations.
• Policy Development: Assist in the development, implementation and enhancement of responsible business policies and procedures.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal and external stakeholders to advance environmental/sustainability goals and initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving environmental/sustainability practices and recommend actionable solutions.
• Be aware of Brodies’ information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Organised and able to prioritise own workload
• Enthusiastic, responsible, flexible and accountable
• Professional attitude to work, presentation and manner
• Experience of working in a law or other professional services firm (desirable, but not essential)

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience relating to environmental management and sustainability.
• Experience with project management and administration; coordinating and implementing projects.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques to interpret sustainability metrics and identify trends.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Basic understanding of environmental regulations and sustainability principles to support the team to drive sustainable practices across the firm.