Sustainability and ESG Advisor

Bidwells; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidwells is seeking a proactive Sustainability & ESG Coordinator to coordinate corporate sustainability reporting, environmental compliance, and support the ESG strategy across the business. You will work with multiple teams to ensure accurate data collection, meet reporting requirements and drive improvements.

You will help manage ESG data, track targets, support B Corp and stakeholder reporting, and contribute to tenders and client requests with reliable, audit-ready information.

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental management or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of corporate carbon reporting, SECR, ESOS, ISO 14001 and carbon reduction planning.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with confidence handling large datasets and reporting information.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and audit trails.
• Experience coordinating projects, data collection or reporting activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ESG, sustainability, carbon and energy data collection, validation and reporting.
• Maintain performance metrics, records and audit-ready evidence to support annual ESG, Impact and compliance reporting.
• Track progress against ESG, sustainability and carbon reduction targets, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Sustainability reporting

Data management

ESG coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

ISO 14001 knowledge

Job description

Help shape the future of sustainability at Bidwells

At Bidwells, sustainability is more than a commitment. It's an integral part of how we operate, support our clients, and deliver long‑term value. We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Sustainability & ESG Coordinator to help drive our environmental, social and governance ambitions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business and play a key role in coordinating our sustainability reporting, environmental management systems and ESG initiatives. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure we continue to meet our commitments, maintain compliance, and deliver meaningful progress against our ESG strategy.

The Role

As Sustainability & ESG Coordinator, you'll be responsible for coordinating and maintaining Bidwells' corporate sustainability reporting and environmental compliance activities, while supporting the ongoing development of our internal ESG strategy.

You'll act as a central point of coordination across multiple teams, ensuring data is collected accurately, reporting requirements are met, and environmental management processes remain robust and effective. Working alongside senior stakeholders and specialist advisers, you'll help translate sustainability goals into practical actions that support positive business outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

ESG & Sustainability

• Coordinate ESG, sustainability, carbon and energy data collection, validation and reporting.
• Maintain performance metrics, records and audit‑ready evidence to support annual ESG, Impact and compliance reporting.
• Track progress against ESG, sustainability and carbon reduction targets, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of Bidwells' ESG Strategy and sustainability objectives across the business.

Environmental Management & Compliance

• Support the management and development of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Maintain environmental records, compliance registers and documentation.
• Monitor regulatory changes, coordinate audits and track improvement actions.

B Corp & Stakeholder Reporting

• Coordinate B Corp certification and recertification activities, maintaining supporting evidence and documentation.
• Work across business functions to gather information for certification, reporting and compliance requirements.
• Support sustainability responses for tenders, client requests and corporate reporting.
• Manage reporting calendars and ensure deadlines, approvals and compliance obligations are met.

About You

You'll have a genuine passion for sustainability, strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a diverse business.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental management or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of corporate carbon reporting, SECR, ESOS, ISO 14001 and carbon reduction planning.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with confidence handling large datasets and reporting information.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and audit trails.
• Experience coordinating projects, data collection or reporting activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and accurately.
• Ability to identify risks, inconsistencies or gaps in information and elevate appropriately.

We'd Love to See

• Experience of ESG, sustainability or impact reporting.
• Knowledge of B Corp certification and reporting requirements.
• Experience working with environmental management systems.
• Exposure to the property, professional services or built environment sectors.

Why Bidwells?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and growing business where sustainability is a strategic priority. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues, have exposure to senior stakeholders, and play a meaningful role in helping shape and deliver our ESG ambitions for the future.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact whilst developing your sustainability career in a supportive and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.