Group Sustainable Operations Manager

BSI; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading standards company is seeking a Group Sustainable Operations Manager to drive their operational sustainability strategy. This remote role expects monthly site visits in the UK to facilitate discussions on decarbonisation with key stakeholders. The successful candidate will have experience in delivering sustainability outcomes, stakeholder management, and ISO 14064-1 expertise. Enjoy benefits such as flexible working, 27 days annual leave, health insurance, and development opportunities in a diverse workplace.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Health insurance

Flexible working

Life insurance

Pension plan with company contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering decarbonisation and sustainability outcomes.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and resolve blockers.
• Experience in managing complex sustainability data and insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of BSI's operational sustainability and decarbonisation strategy.
• Track performance against annual sustainability targets and milestones.
• Embed sustainability into decision-making and planning frameworks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Sustainability data analysis

ISO 14064-1 expertise

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in environmental science, sustainability, or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too!

Job Title: Group Sustainable Operations Manager

Location: Covent Garden, London OR Milton Keynes

About the role: We are hiring a Group Sustainable Operations Manager to lead the delivery of BSI’s operational sustainability and net zero strategy across our global footprint. This role is accountable for delivery, not just design – translating plans into implemented actions with measurable outcomes. You’ll work across multiple functions and regions to drive decarbonisation, improve sustainability data and reporting, and embed environmental responsibility into day-to-day operations. If you're a delivery-focused sustainability leader who thrives on accountability, cross-functional coordination, and measurable change, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a global impact from day one.

Location expectation

This is a remote role, with the expectation to visit UK operational sites 2–3 days per month for purposeful presence – supporting decarbonisation discussions with key stakeholders including Property and Facilities teams. Key sites include Covent Garden, Milton Keynes, Hemel Hempstead, and Loughborough.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of BSI’s operational sustainability and decarbonisation strategy, translating strategy into clear, time-bound implementation plans across Scopes 1, 2 and priority Scope 3 categories.
• Day to day management of BSI’s pathway to net zero, including energy, travel, supply chain, and internal carbon budgets, working with global Functions and Divisions to track performance against annual targets and milestones.
• Provide technical expertise in GHG accounting (ISO 14064-1), supporting audit readiness and data assurance
• Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, proactively resolving blockers and holding delivery owners to account
• Embed sustainability into operational decision-making, capital planning, and governance frameworks
• Support circular economy, water, and biodiversity performance reporting and improvement
• Analyse sustainability data to identify insights, trends, and improvement opportunities
• Manage workstreams independently while supporting the Group Head of Sustainable Operations
• Experience working with complex Scope 3 categories where delivery relies on influence, governance, and change rather than direct control

To be successful in the role, you will have

• Demonstrated experience delivering decarbonisation and sustainability outcomes (not just strategy design)
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills leading cross-functional teams
• Hands-on experience with ISO 14064-1 (or demonstrable equivalent practical experience), particularly for audit or assurance
• Proven ability to manage and interpret complex sustainability data, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data validation techniques
• Strong communication skills - able to translate data into practical insights and influence action
• A proactive, collaborative, and delivery-focused approach

Desirable

• ISO 14064-1 Practitioner or Lead Auditor certification (or equivalent)
• Experience in global, matrixed organisations
• Experience using sustainability data, carbon accounting or reporting platforms
• Background in sustainability reporting, disclosure, and verification
• Degree in environmental science, sustainability, or engineering (or relevant equivalent experience)

Benefits and company information

Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, as well as 27 days’ annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Please note: BSI are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this vacancy

About Us and Equal Opportunity

BSI is a business improvement and standards company. For over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives. Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000-strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments. Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI supports organizations in tackling critical issues to accelerate progress toward a better society and a sustainable world. BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.