Net Zero Project Manager

ISS; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading facility management company in the UK is seeking a Sustainability Manager to lead projects focused on carbon reduction and sustainability improvements. This multi-stakeholder role requires excellent project management skills, strong data analysis capabilities, and the ability to engage with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing complex projects, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of sustainability practices. Competitive salary and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GHG emissions calculations and reporting protocols, particularly Scope 3.
• Experience in managing multiple complex projects across a multi-faceted organisation.
• Proven ability to drive change management and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex sustainability issues clearly.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, and translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Collaborative team player, able to work with subject matter experts in technical delivery, procurement, and product development.
• Experience in Facilities Management or a related sector is advantageous.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to influence behaviours to deliver sustainability outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop carbon reduction opportunities to enhance environmental and social sustainability across services.
• Plan, implement, and manage sustainability projects including EV charging and fleet upgrades.
• Work with procurement and supply chain teams to drive sustainability improvements.
• Create and share sustainability playbooks and toolkits tailored to client needs.
• Coordinate and report on carbon reduction projects, providing updates and flagging issues.
• Support ESG reporting and develop dashboards for tracking sustainability performance.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to promote sustainability initiatives.
• Analyse data to assess project impact and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate sustainability goals into operations and strategic planning.

Job description

Job Description

This is a highly collaborative, multi-stakeholder role requiring strong project management, data management, and change management skills.

You will develop and implement sustainability toolkits, support client engagement on the NZC FM Partnership Programme, and provide guidance and training to operational teams to embed sustainable practices.

The role demands the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and drive behaviour change across multiple levels of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop carbon reduction opportunities to enhance environmental and social sustainability across ISS services.
• Plan, implement, and manage sustainability projects, including EV charging, fleet upgrades, travel surveys, and supply chain initiatives.
• Work with procurement and supply chain teams to drive sustainability improvements and meet carbon reduction targets.
• Create and share sustainability playbooks and toolkits, tailoring guidance to client needs.
• Coordinate and report on carbon reduction projects, providing updates and flagging issues.
• Support ESG reporting and develop dashboards and guidance for tracking sustainability performance.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to promote and embed sustainability initiatives.
• Analyse data to assess project impact and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate sustainability goals into operations and strategic planning.

Professional and Personal Competencies / Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GHG emissions calculations and reporting protocols, particularly Scope 3.
• Experience in managing multiple complex projects across a multi-faceted organisation.
• Proven ability to drive change management and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex sustainability issues clearly.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, and translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Collaborative team player, able to work with subject matter experts in technical delivery, procurement, and product development.
• Experience in Facilities Management or a related sector is advantageous.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to influence behaviours to deliver sustainability outcomes.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.