Sustainability Advisor

Axis CLC Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and life assurance

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Perkbox benefits

GP wellbeing service

Volunteer day

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Axis CLC Group is seeking a proactive Sustainability Advisor to support our sustainability strategy and environmental commitments. You will work with colleagues, clients and suppliers to improve environmental performance, collect data, and support practical initiatives across carbon, waste and biodiversity.

You will assist in maintaining ISO 14001, provide sustainability information for bids and client requests, and engage teams through training and volunteering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sustainability and environmental management.
• Experience collecting, analysing or reporting sustainability data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage stakeholders across internal/external teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Axis CLC’s sustainability strategy and commitments.
• Collect, validate and report sustainability data including carbon, energy and waste.
• Monitor KPIs and identify performance gaps for improvement actions.
• Support ISO 14001 audits and environmental compliance tasks.
• Develop sustainability communications and toolbox talks for teams.
• Ensure timely, accurate records and evidence for bids and tenders.

Skills

Sustainability data

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

MS 365 Excel

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Environmental degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Axis CLC is a national property maintenance and compliance partner, backed by over 110 years of combined experience and operating from 23 offices across the UK. Together, our divisions employ more than 2,500 people and support over 400 clients nationwide, delivering essential property repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, decarbonisation and building safety services that keep homes and public buildings operating at their best. Each year we complete over 400,000 repairs, helping to keep tenants safe, properties performing and owners fully compliant.

The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Sustainability Advisor to support the delivery of our sustainability strategy and environmental commitments.

Working with colleagues, clients, suppliers and community partners, the Sustainability Advisor will help improve environmental performance, monitor sustainability data and support practical initiatives across carbon, waste, biodiversity and environmental compliance.

You’ll also support our ISO 14001 environmental management system, provide sustainability information for bids and client requests, and engage colleagues through training, communications and volunteering opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Axis CLC’s sustainability strategy, action plans and client commitments.
• Support with collection, validation and reporting sustainability data, including carbon, energy and waste performance.
• Monitor sustainability KPIs, identify performance gaps and support improvement actions.
• Help develop and deliver carbon, energy and waste-reduction initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve resource efficiency, recycling and circular-economy practices.
• Coordinate biodiversity, environmental volunteering and community initiatives.
• Support environmental audits, compliance checks and the ongoing maintenance of ISO 14001.
• Provide practical sustainability advice to operational teams, clients and other stakeholders.
• Develop engaging toolbox talks, training materials and sustainability communications.
• Provide accurate sustainability information for bids, tenders, client questionnaires and case studies.
• Maintain clear and accurate records, evidence and action trackers.
• Keep up to date with relevant environmental legislation, standards and industry good practice.

About You

• Good knowledge of sustainability and environmental management.
• Experience collecting, analysing or reporting sustainability, environmental or ESG data.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate and auditable information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage several priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident using Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams.
• A relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of carbon reporting, waste, biodiversity, social value or ISO 14001 would be beneficial.
• ISO 14001 internal auditor training or environmental auditing experience would be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel across the UK when required.

We recognise that candidates may not meet every requirement listed. If you meet some of the criteria and believe you could make a positive contribution to the role, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

• Salary of up to £32,640 depending on experience
• Pension and life assurance
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service
• 1 paid volunteer day
• £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.