Senior Sustainability Manager | Hybrid, Decarbonisation Lead

Allen & York Ltd; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen & York Ltd. is seeking a Senior Sustainability Manager to own the sustainability strategy and embed it across the business.

You will drive decarbonisation, lead cross‑functional teams and translate strategy into measurable outcomes that influence commercial decisions. The role offers hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days in the office, and potential progression into senior leadership as the function grows.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and implementing sustainability strategies.
• Strong knowledge of carbon accounting, emissions reduction, environmental reporting and sustainability frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills; able to translate data into business recommendations.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and managing external consultants and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the organisation's sustainability strategy, targets and decarbonisation pathway.
• Lead strategic priorities including carbon reduction, circularity and sustainability leadership.
• Translate strategy into measurable, commercially focused outcomes delivered on time and budget.
• Oversee sustainability resources, consultants, suppliers and partnerships.
• Measure, analyse and report environmental performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Lead annual sustainability reporting and key communications.
• Ensure activities align with legislation, standards, frameworks and best practice.
• Provide guidance, coaching and challenge to colleagues across the organisation.
• Work with Finance, Marketing and other teams to embed sustainability in decisions.
• Identify opportunities to connect sustainability with commercial performance.
• Represent the organisation externally via industry groups and networks.
• Support sustainability awareness, learning and capability-building.

Skills

Sustainability strategy development

Carbon accounting

Emissions reduction

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

Relevant sustainability or ESG qualification

Tools

Sustainability measurement platforms

Job description

Allen & York Ltd. is seeking a Senior Sustainability Manager to own the sustainability strategy and embed it across the business.

You will drive decarbonisation, lead cross‑functional teams and translate strategy into measurable outcomes that influence commercial decisions. The role offers hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days in the office, and potential progression into senior leadership as the function grows.