ESG PROJECT MANAGER

ZipRecruiter; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an ESG Project Manager to drive sustainability and governance initiatives across global enterprises. The role involves leading transformational ESG programmes, ensuring regulatory compliance and influencing senior stakeholders. The company offers a competitive rate of £450 per day for a 12-month contract with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years' experience in project management focusing on ESG or sustainability.
• Proven success delivering large-scale ESG projects.
• Experience within large/global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver enterprise-level ESG projects aligned with sustainability goals.
• Own and optimise core ESG processes.
• Collaborate across business functions and influence senior stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Tools

Business Process Management (BPM)

Job description

Job Description

ESG Project Manager | £450/day (Outside IR35) | 12 Months | Macclesfield (3 Days Onsite)

A UK-leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced ESG Project Manager to drive strategic sustainability and governance initiatives across a global enterprise.

This is a high-impact, visible role focused on delivering ESG-related projects that enhance the company’s environmental performance, social responsibility, and governance standards.

Your Mission:

Lead transformational ESG programmes—ranging from smart metering and resource optimisation to governance process enhancement—ensuring measurable impact across internal operations and external partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver enterprise-level ESG projects aligned with sustainability goals
• Own and optimise core ESG processes using a Business Process Management (BPM) framework
• Collaborate across business functions and influence senior stakeholders
• Ensure regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and value realisation across initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 3–5+ years' experience in project management, with a focus on ESG or sustainability
• Proven success delivering large-scale ESG or sustainability projects
• Experience within large/global organisations
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Contract Details:

• Rate: £450 per day (Outside IR35)
• Duration: 12 Months
• Location: Macclesfield (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

If you're an ESG Project Manager ready to lead meaningful change at the intersection of business and sustainability, apply today.