Senior Sustainability Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sustainability Manager to drive sustainability initiatives across its operations. This hybrid role involves developing strategies to reduce carbon emissions, supporting compliance with environmental regulations, and engaging with stakeholders to promote sustainable practices. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of sustainability, ensuring alignment with the company's Net Zero targets, and reporting on sustainability developments to senior management. Join a dynamic team committed to making a positive impact on the environment while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible 35-hour workweek

26 days holiday plus options to buy more

Parental leave up to a year, with 18 weeks paid

Defined contribution pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability at strategic and operational levels.
• Proven success in implementing sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability controls to meet targets.
• Provide guidance on reducing environmental impacts.

Skills

Sustainability Management

Change Management

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Management

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Job Reference: 23100
Band: E
Salary: £56,000 - £70,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Plus London Weighting Allowance of £5,319 and 15% bonus. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Location: Office Base is London (This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working)

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS

BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.

We work with outstanding creative talent responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Eastenders, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III.

The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.

From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain's most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we're the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK's largest distributor of British content.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Regulatory Affairs team at BBC Studios manages the global Ethics and Compliance programme, focusing on legal, regulatory, and policy risks. They provide expert advice on compliance with standards including the BBC Code of Conduct, Editorial Standards, Privacy, Ethical Trading/Modern Slavery, Sustainability, Financial Controls, and competition matters, in line with the BBC's Charter & Agreement.

THE ROLE

We are hiring a Senior Sustainability Manager to foster sustainability change across BBC Studios and its subsidiaries, driving the delivery of the BBC's sustainability strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing sustainability and environmental controls and initiatives to meet BBC sustainability targets, including guidance on reducing carbon emissions.
• Supporting the implementation of the Group Sustainability Strategy in collaboration with the BBC Sustainability Team.
• Providing expertise and guidance to stakeholders on reducing environmental impacts.
• Supporting reporting on sustainability developments and compliance risks to senior management and the board.
• Line management of the sustainability apprentice.
• Monitoring sustainability obligations and producing assurance reports.
• Building relationships with stakeholders to promote sustainability efforts.
• Developing training materials and communication plans to raise awareness and promote sustainable practices.
• Supporting compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to sustainability and environment.
• Standardizing sustainability provisions in legal agreements and updating due diligence questionnaires.
• Staying informed of industry trends and best practices and incorporating them into strategies.
• Collaborating with industry partners to share best practices and lead industry-wide change.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

Key criteria:

• Substantial experience in sustainability at strategic and operational levels.
• Proven success in implementing and monitoring sustainability initiatives.
• Experience working across multiple business areas to drive change.
• Understanding of greenhouse gas inventories and calculation methods.
• Familiarity with trends like TCFD, Net Zero, Energy and Waste, CSRD, CSDDD.
• Proven engagement and change management skills.
• Strategic thinking and experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies in large companies.
• Ability to prepare reports and convey complex sustainability information simply.

Desirable criteria:

• Master's degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Previous experience in broadcasting/media roles.

LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS

We value how we do things, not just what we do. Our values and behaviors are central. Please review our values and behaviors here.

The BBC is committed to diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Details about our D&I plan can be found here.

BBC Studios prioritizes sustainability, aligning with the BBC Group's Net Zero targets. More info here.

We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. If you need adjustments to apply, contact [e-mail].

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible 35-hour workweek
• 26 days holiday plus options to buy more
• Parental leave up to a year, with 18 weeks paid
• Defined contribution pension with up to 10% employer contributions, life assurance, and benefits
• Career development opportunities

NEXT STEPS

We appreciate your interest. Applications may close early due to high volume. Successful candidates will undergo employment screening, including references, eligibility, safeguarding, and social media checks.