Global Head of Sustainability

isepglobal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

isepglobal seeks a senior sustainability leader to oversee a global sustainability programme within a leading international professional services firm. You will drive operational excellence across workstreams and embed environmental and ESG objectives into global operations.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, report to senior stakeholders, manage external partners, and deliver climate reporting, CDP submissions, and governance papers while building strong relationships across Legal,

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading sustainability programmes within large organizations or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability reporting, climate disclosures and ESG frameworks.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and operational delivery.
• Proven leadership with ability to mentor high-performing teams.
• Excellent programme management, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience supporting sustainability assurance, audit or reporting programmes is advantageous.
• Experience within a law firm or professional services environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the firm's global sustainability programme and operational workstreams.
• Manage and develop a high-performing sustainability team, overseeing workload planning and delivery priorities.
• Oversee climate-related data collection, emissions reporting, transition planning and CDP submissions.
• Lead sustainability audit, assurance and data governance activities.
• Prepare executive-level reports, governance papers and leadership briefings.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Procurement, Operations, Risk, Real Estate and Communications.
• Manage external consultants, auditors and sustainability partners.
• Identify operational risks, drive continuous improvement and support strategic sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

ESG frameworks

Stakeholder management

Team development

Programme management

Analytical skills

Communication & presentation

Audit & reporting experience

Professional services experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced sustainability leader to join a leading international professional services firm, overseeing the delivery of a global sustainability programme. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence across sustainability initiatives, ensuring key workstreams are delivered effectively while supporting the firm's wider environmental and ESG objectives.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will lead a multidisciplinary team and play a pivotal role in embedding sustainability across global operations.

Role

• Lead the delivery of the firm's global sustainability programme and operational workstreams
• Manage and develop a high-performing sustainability team, overseeing workload planning and delivery priorities
• Oversee climate-related data collection, emissions reporting, transition planning and CDP submissions
• Lead sustainability audit, assurance and data governance activities
• Prepare executive-level reports, governance papers and leadership briefings
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Procurement, Operations, Risk, Real Estate and Communications
• Manage external consultants, auditors and sustainability partners
• Identify operational risks, drive continuous improvement and support strategic sustainability initiatives

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience leading sustainability programmes within a professional services, law firm, big 4 or a corporate environment
• Strong knowledge of sustainability reporting, climate disclosures and ESG frameworks
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and operational delivery
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor high-performing teams
• Excellent programme management, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Experience supporting sustainability assurance, audit or reporting programmes is advantageous
• Experience within a law firm or other professional services environment is beneficial

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a high-profile leadership role, shaping the delivery of a global sustainability strategy within a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation.

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