Strategic Sustainability & ESG Lead

Securitas Uk; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Pension plan

Life assurance

EV schemes

Job summary

Securitas UK seeks a strategic and hands-on Sustainability & Environment Lead to drive the UK Sustainability Strategy in line with Group objectives.

You'll lead environmental initiatives, manage carbon reduction plans and ESG reporting, and ensure ISO 14001 compliance while collaborating with commercial teams on bids and client reporting. This role is based in Milton Keynes with a strong emphasis on governance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability, ESG or environmental management.
• Strong knowledge of carbon reporting and emissions management.
• Experience with ISO 14001 or similar systems.
• Understanding of environmental legislation and reporting requirements.
• Strong analytics and reporting with attention to detail.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive mindset with drive for positive change.
• Project management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of the UK Sustainability Strategy in line with Group objectives.
• Driving environmental and sustainability initiatives across the organisation.
• Managing carbon reduction plans and emissions reporting across Scope 1, 2 and 3.
• Owning sustainability KPIs, reporting frameworks and performance dashboards.
• Maintaining and continually improving our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Leading environmental audits, assurance activities and corrective action programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, industry standards and best practice.
• Managing sustainability accreditations, ESG assessments and client sustainability submissions.
• Developing impactful social value and community investment programmes.
• Supporting commercial teams with sustainability content for bids, tenders and client reporting.
• Identifying environmental risks, opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinating sustainability governance, leadership reporting and Board updates.
• Monitoring emerging legislation and sustainability trends to keep the business ahead of the curve.

Skills

Sustainability experience

Carbon reporting

ISO 14001

Environmental legislation

Analytical reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

BS7858 screening

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Securitas UK seeks a strategic and hands-on Sustainability & Environment Lead to drive the UK Sustainability Strategy in line with Group objectives.

You'll lead environmental initiatives, manage carbon reduction plans and ESG reporting, and ensure ISO 14001 compliance while collaborating with commercial teams on bids and client reporting. This role is based in Milton Keynes with a strong emphasis on governance and continuous improvement.