Group Climate & Environment Lead - 3-6 Month FTC (Hybrid)

Currys plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology retailer in the UK is seeking a Group Environment Manager to spearhead efforts in reducing environmental impact. This role involves implementing sustainability strategies, managing significant environmental risks, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders across the business. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant experience and be skilled in project and stakeholder management. This fixed-term hybrid position offers competitive benefits including pension and health insurance.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Discretionary/Performance based bonus

Private Health Insurance

Colleague Discounts

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and drive implementation of sustainability strategy.
• Define and monitor significant environmental risks and proposed mitigations.
• Influence stakeholders to deliver against environmental commitments.
• Work cross-functionally, leading environmental projects and implementation.
• Support and develop customer propositions promoting recycling and sustainable purchases.
• Report to Group Sustainability Leadership Team on strategy progress.
• Support external reporting requirements like TCFD and annual reports.
• Ensure accurate information for internal and external use.
• Support employee understanding of reducing environmental impact.
• Protect company reputation in relation to best practice and compliance.
• Amplify communication around important events.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Accounting and Financial Management

Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Results Focused

Education

5-10 years’ experience in relevant environmental roles

Formal qualifications & training relating to environmental issues

Job description

A leading technology retailer in the UK is seeking a Group Environment Manager to spearhead efforts in reducing environmental impact. This role involves implementing sustainability strategies, managing significant environmental risks, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders across the business. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant experience and be skilled in project and stakeholder management. This fixed-term hybrid position offers competitive benefits including pension and health insurance.