Sustainability Advisor

Trowers & Hamlins; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Free cinema tickets

Health assessments

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins in Birmingham is seeking a Sustainability Advisor to drive environmental and net zero initiatives, embed sustainable practices, and influence stakeholders across the business.

You will lead the sustainability strategy, collect and analyse emissions data, manage projects from planning to delivery, and coordinate responses to audits and questionnaires.

The role is permanent and full‑time, with an annual bonus and a benefits package including private medical insurance and pension.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a sustainability, environmental or ESG-focused role.
• An understanding of carbon accounting, greenhouse gas reporting and net zero principles.
• Experience managing projects and delivering initiatives within agreed timescales.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence when engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• A relevant sustainability, environmental or related qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and delivery of the organisation's sustainability strategy, helping to drive continuous improvement across environmental performance and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Collecting, analysing and reporting environmental and carbon emissions data.
• Managing sustainability projects and initiatives from planning through to delivery.
• Supporting environmental reporting requirements, disclosures and carbon reduction plans.
• Coordinating responses to client sustainability questionnaires, audits and tender requests.
• Working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve sustainability performance.
• Assisting with environmental management systems, policies and compliance activities.
• Producing engaging sustainability communications and awareness campaigns.
• Monitoring industry developments, legislation and best practice to support ongoing improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

Education

Relevant sustainability qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sustainability Advisor

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Description

Are you passionate about driving meaningful environmental change and helping organisations achieve their sustainability ambitions? We are looking for a Sustainability Advisor to join a forward-thinking team, supporting the delivery of environmental and net zero initiatives across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sustainability professional to play a key role in shaping strategy, influencing stakeholders and embedding sustainable practices throughout the organisation.

The Role

As a Sustainability Advisor, you will support the development and delivery of the organisation's sustainability strategy, helping to drive continuous improvement across environmental performance and carbon reduction initiatives.

• Supporting the implementation of sustainability and net zero objectives across the business.
• Collecting, analysing and reporting environmental and carbon emissions data.
• Managing sustainability projects and initiatives from planning through to delivery.
• Supporting environmental reporting requirements, disclosures and carbon reduction plans.
• Coordinating responses to client sustainability questionnaires, audits and tender requests.
• Working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve sustainability performance.
• Assisting with environmental management systems, policies and compliance activities.
• Producing engaging sustainability communications and awareness campaigns.
• Monitoring industry developments, legislation and best practice to support ongoing improvement.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a proactive and enthusiastic sustainability professional with strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Previous experience within a sustainability, environmental or ESG-focused role.
• An understanding of carbon accounting, greenhouse gas reporting and net zero principles.
• Experience managing projects and delivering initiatives within agreed timescales.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence when engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• A relevant sustainability, environmental or related qualification would be advantageous.

Benefits

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on [e-mail]

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.