ESG Manager/Sustainability Lead

Energy Vault; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Vault is seeking an ESG & Sustainability Manager to implement sustainable practices and strategies across operations. The role is pivotal in driving sustainability and improving environmental impact within the company. Ideal candidates will have a deep passion for sustainability, a relevant degree, and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employer pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance programme

Annual learning and development budget

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Paid volunteer days

Discounted gym memberships across the UK

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in sustainability roles.
• Experience with ISO 14001 implementation.
• Understanding of corporate governance and Net Zero pathways.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies.
• Maintain compliance with B Corp and ISO 14001 certifications.
• Lead periodic reviews of Beryl's sustainability maturity framework.

Skills

Sustainability

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Project Management

Education

Relevant degree in sustainability or related field

Associate membership of IEMA or similar

Job description

ESG & Sustainability Manager

Location: Shoreditch, London HQ – (Hybrid, 3 days in office)
Working pattern: Full-time – 40 hours per week (inclusive of 1 hour paid lunch)

About Us

Here at Beryl, we have a clear vision: to build a better world by getting more people in cities moving sustainably.

Our aim is to be the UK’s leading micro-mobility company, delivering sustainable, shared schemes to UK communities. As the only B-Corp micromobility operator, we care about community, safety, the environment, and effective design. Beryl is growing nationally,, and now is the most exciting time to join our team.

The Role

As ESG & Sustainability Manager, you’ll lead the charge in defining and implementing our environmental and social governance strategy. This role is pivotal to our mission and supports the business in embedding sustainable practices across every part of the operation. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across departments to assess and improve our impact, develop a structured approach to ESG, and ensure we remain aligned with B Corp, ISO 14001, and Science-Based Targets.

You’ll be a visible sustainability champion in the business – translating complex data into meaningful goals and actions, and building the frameworks that guide us toward Net Zero.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a forward-thinking sustainability strategy, informed by industry best practice, internal assessments, and research.
• Lead periodic reviews of Beryl’s sustainability maturity framework and ensure the business remains aligned with ESG best practice.
• Set clear milestones and track progress against Science Based Targets and other ESG benchmarks.
• Maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement across our B Corp and ISO 14001 certifications.

• Establish and maintain an internal KPI tracking system covering energy, carbon, and lifecycle emissions.
• Complete carbon footprint analysis and life cycle assessments (LCA) of our vehicles and products.
• Introduce appropriate sustainability monitoring platforms across key business areas.
  Communicate results and key milestones to the wider business and support public reporting.

• Work with the Operations team to implement sustainable design and production principles, including cradle-to-cradle thinking.
• Partner with the Marketing team to communicate our sustainability efforts to customers and stakeholders.
• Assess and propose new initiatives, balancing impact, cost, and operational feasibility.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to align sustainability with strategic business goals.

• Act as a passionate sustainability advocate across the business.
• Help embed ESG thinking into every department and nurture a culture of continuous environmental and social improvement.
  

What We’re Looking For

• A deep passion for sustainability and a track record of turning it into tangible business outcomes.
  
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar ESG or sustainability role.
  
• A relevant degree or strong technical expertise gained through practical experience.
  
• Associate membership (or higher) of IEMA or another recognised professional body.
  
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 14001.
  
• Familiarity with carbon life cycle assessments and sustainability data platforms.
  
• Confidence working with environmental data and communicating it in a compelling way.
  
• A good understanding of corporate governance, Net Zero pathways, and impact reporting.
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced scale-up environment.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Experience with or knowledge of B Corp certification.
  
• A balanced and pragmatic approach to sustainability strategy.
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience in the mobility, transport, or micromobility sectors.
  
• Experience working in a B Corp certified company.
  
• Familiarity with Science-Based Targets and GHG Protocol frameworks.
  
• Experience using platforms like Plan A, Normative, or Greenly for carbon tracking.
  
  

What We Are Offering in Return

• The chance to build the business and help Beryl on our journey to become one of the biggest micromobility operators in the world.
  
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  
• Birthday day off
  
• Employer pension contributions
  
• Enhanced parental leave
  
• Employee assistance programme (counselling support)
  
• Annual learning and development budget
  
• Cycle to work scheme – discounted bikes & accessories
  
• Tech scheme – discounted technology and home products
  
• Paid volunteer days
  
• Discounted gym memberships across the UK
  
  

Equal Opportunities

At Beryl, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be fairly reviewed for the role without regard to race, religion, sexuality, age, disability, gender identity, nationality, or any other protected status. We particularly welcome people from a BAME background or those who are disabled as they are currently under-represented in our workforce.

If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments for this role, please indicate this within your application and we will be in touch with you.

While upholding the Equalities Act we are committed to continuing to improve our workplace culture and environment. We strive to support all staff and maintain an inclusive workplace, we champion and support mental health and wellbeing activities. We value employees from diverse backgrounds and family arrangements, and have flexible working policies that support our staff in balancing their personal and work lives.

Background Checks

Upon offer of employment, all applicants will be required to undergo background checks. You will be required to complete our Right to Work check, employer referencing, qualification verification and Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.