Strategic Sustainability Lead — Hybrid, Pension & Impact

Department for Transport; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 28.97%

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays + Privilege Day

Staff discount portal

Career development support

Job summary

Department for Transport is seeking an Operational Sustainability Lead to drive sustainability performance across its estate and agencies. You will develop and deliver the Operational Sustainability Strategy and oversee key reporting, including TCFD disclosures.

You will collaborate with government stakeholders, contractors and property teams to influence policy, manage complex projects and embed environmental objectives into operations.

Qualifications

• Significant expertise in sustainability across large estates or FM/property sectors.
• Experience in government reporting, including Greening Government Commitments.
• Ability to co-develop policy and reporting documentation with government departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead on sustainability management, improvement and reporting across DfT Group; ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Develop the Sustainability section of the Annual Report and Accounts, including the TCFD return.
• Maintain and renew the Operational Sustainability Strategy and communicate targets to organisation and suppliers.
• Stay updated on carbon, waste and environmental legislation; represent DfT at cross-government forums.
• Oversee sustainability data and reporting; manage data requirements in contracts.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven reporting

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Public Administration

Tools

Data management systems

Contract management software

Job description

Department for Transport is seeking an Operational Sustainability Lead to drive sustainability performance across its estate and agencies. You will develop and deliver the Operational Sustainability Strategy and oversee key reporting, including TCFD disclosures.

You will collaborate with government stakeholders, contractors and property teams to influence policy, manage complex projects and embed environmental objectives into operations.