Group Carbon and Sustainability Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Carbon and Sustainability Manager to spearhead their Net-Zero Carbon Strategy. This pivotal role involves leading the transition plans, managing sustainability data, and ensuring high-quality reporting across the organization. If you are passionate about sustainability and eager to make a significant impact in the housing and construction sector, this opportunity offers a chance to work within a dynamic environment committed to sustainability. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to meaningful change and help shape a greener future.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven background in sustainability, ideally in construction or reporting.
• Knowledge of carbon management and net-zero strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Net Zero Carbon strategy and transition plans.
• Manage sustainability data systems and ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Sustainability Management

Carbon Management

Data Management

Reporting Processes

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Economics

Tools

Excel

Sustainability Software

Job description

Job Description

Group Carbon and Sustainability Manager | £50,000 - £60,000 + Car allowance and Benefits

Midlands | Hybrid with Site travel

Are you a passionate sustainability professional eager to make a real impact in the housing and construction industry? Do you want to take the next step in your career and join a FTSE-100 company to deliver their Net-Zero Carbon Strategy and transition plans throughout their operations? If yes, then you may be interested in the role of Group Carbon and Sustainability Manager I am currently recruiting for.

The company is keeping sustainability at the heart of their operations, and this role will involve working across the business to deliver their carbon transition plan and manage their sustainability data and reporting.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the delivery and progression of Net Zero Carbon strategy and transition plans, including emissions modelling, performance tracking, and internal reporting across scopes 1, 2, and 3.
2. Support business units in their carbon reduction efforts by providing expertise and engaging with the supply chain. Contribute to external working groups and TCFD reporting.
3. Manage and enhance sustainability data systems and controls, ensuring high-quality data collection and accurate internal and external sustainability reporting.
4. Oversee assurance and verification of non-financial metrics, and support disclosures for ESG ratings, CDP, and other benchmarks and standards.

Requirements

• Proven background in sustainability, ideally in construction or reporting, with knowledge of carbon management, net-zero strategies, and measurement practices.
• Familiarity with sustainability data management and reporting processes, understanding frameworks such as ESG indices and CDP.
• Comfortable working with data, including Excel and sustainability software, with an eye for accuracy and quality.
• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in sustainability, environmental science, economics, data, or a related field, along with strong communication and collaboration skills.

For further information or to discuss the next step in your environmental career, please contact Jessica Rowe or (phone number removed).

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