Responsible Business & Sustainability Manager

Lewis Silkin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Responsible Business & Sustainability Manager, where you will lead initiatives in sustainability, social mobility, and pro bono efforts. This role is pivotal in shaping the firm’s Responsible Business strategy, working closely with senior leadership and external consultants to drive impactful change. You will oversee governance, manage relationships with charity partners, and advocate for sustainability across the organization. If you're passionate about making a difference and have strong project management skills, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sustainability and social mobility issues.
• Experience in developing policies for Responsible Business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategic objectives in Responsible Business.
• Manage the Responsible Business governance and reporting.
• Engage with stakeholders and represent the firm externally.

Skills

Project Management

Sustainability Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Responsible Business

Job description

Responsible Business & Sustainability Manager

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Responsible Business & Sustainability Manager

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Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role will collaborate closely with the DEI and Wellbeing Lead and the Workplace Operations Team. It will lead the Responsible Business Executive Committee, which includes the Chief People Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and three Partners for whom Responsible Business is a secondary responsibility.

The role will lead the development and delivery of the firm’s strategic objectives in Responsible Business across the areas of sustainability, education and social mobility, pro bono and charity and fundraising.

Please note, this role will be based in either London or Cardiff.

About the role

• Acting as a central point of contact for Responsible Business matters across the firm and providing guidance and advice to colleagues across the firm on sustainability matters in projects, such as office moves.
• Overseeing and managing Responsible Business governance including the Responsible Business Committee and the four internal network groups.
• Identifying and developing impact measurement and KPIs for all areas of our Responsible Business programme.
• Enhancing the firm’s employer supported volunteering offering across all offices, ensuring our programme is inclusive of colleagues across our business.
• Producing an annual Responsible Business Report.
• Project managing our annual carbon audit data collection for scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in alignment with reporting requirements for our Science-Based Targets.
• Working with senior leadership and external sustainability consultants to deliver and implement on our net zero transition plan.
• Submitting to Responsible Business indexes and surveys such as EcoVadis and CDP, liaising with departments across the business teams to implement recommendations.
• Managing the relationship with the firmwide charity partner ‘Sutton Trust’, including measuring the success of the partnership against the partnership plan.
• Leading on the planning and delivery of our annual Responsible Business Week.
• Developing new policies relating to Responsible Business to drive change across the firm.
• Engaging people across the firm and being a visible advocate for Responsible Business, attending team meetings and presenting at internal events.
• Representing the firm externally across Responsible Business sector groups and forums such as the Legal Sustainability Alliance.
• Developing opportunities to collaborate with clients through Responsible Business activities.
• Working alongside our Marketing and Communications team to update and maintain the firm’s web pages and intranet pages and develop content to bring programmes and initiatives to life.
• Drafting and submitting award submissions.
• Providing materials for client pitches, internal resources and social media.
• Line management of our Responsible Business Executive.

About you

• Current knowledge of Responsible Business issues, with a focus on sustainability and social mobility.
• Passionate about the role Responsible Business can play in the development of a successful business.
• Excellent communicator with plenty of self-initiative and proven writing skills.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with communications channels, policy development and financial/budget management.
• Excellent internal client handling skills, with ability to manage complex relationships.
• Systems thinker, with the ability to see the bigger picture and connect the dots.
• An ability to work with discretion and without significant supervision.
• Regularly prepared to travel to our offices in Cardiff, Oxford and Dublin to support local Responsible Business initiatives.

Educational and professional qualifications required

• Previous experience of working in Responsible Business and Sustainability within a professional services or voluntary sector environment.

Additional information

At Lewis Silkin our ethos is simple. We strive to do the best for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. We recognise that an inclusive workplace allows for all kinds of ideas and thoughts, a variety of points of view that can trigger discussions or deliver innovative results, and a wide range of versatile skills and expertise. We are proud of the diversity within Lewis Silkin and of our culture that allows people to be themselves at work, ensuring we provide the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process by supporting anyone who requires adjustments, in order to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. All applicants will be considered equally and fairly. If you’d like to request any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexible working patterns, please email the recruitment team in confidence ([e-mail]).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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