Senior Manager, Sustainability

British Business Bank plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public financial institution is seeking a Senior Manager, Sustainability to shape and implement sustainability strategies within the organization. This role requires the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and engage with senior decision-makers to drive sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in sustainable finance and project leadership, alongside excellent communication skills. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, a pension contribution of 15%, and flexible working options.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

15% employer pension contribution

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Group Income Protection

Life assurance

Paid voluntary days

Maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainable finance or responsible investment.
• Proven ability to lead strategic projects and work with senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills for presenting insights.

Responsibilities

• Influence the Bank’s sustainability strategy as part of corporate planning.
• Develop proposals for access-to-finance for UK SMEs through sustainability initiatives.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers and government partners.

Skills

Sustainable finance / ESG / responsible investment

Strategic project leadership

Evidence-based recommendations

Job description

Senior Manager, Sustainability

Application Deadline: 8 January 2026

Department: British Business Bank PLC

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Compensation: £50,000 - £70,000 / year

Description

Location: London / Sheffield / Hybrid Working (Expectation that you will attend an office 2 days per week)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week/flexible days and/or hours (Mon‑Fri)

Salary: Up to 62,500 (Sheffield) / £70,000 (London) depending on experience

The Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen where you will be able to influence the Bank’s sustainability strategy and ensure it is embedded within our broader corporate plans. The role will involve working across the Bank to embed sustainability within the Bank’s strategic objectives and day‑to‑day operations including responsible investment practices, disclosures, and impact reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Shaping and delivering the Bank’s sustainability strategy as part of corporate planning
• Developing proposals to support access‑to‑finance for UK SMEs through sustainability initiatives
• Building strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, including with senior decision-makers and government partners
• Supporting a culture of collaboration, wellbeing and professional excellence within the team

Key skills required:

• Sustainable finance / ESG / responsible investment
• Strategic project leadership and working with senior stakeholders
• Producing evidence‑based recommendations and communicating insights clearly

This role will suit someone who enjoys shaping strategic thinking, collaborating cross‑functionally, and influencing at pace.

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Key Benefits

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• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
• 15% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
• Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and dining to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology…and plenty more