Sustainability & Carbon Reporting Manager

First Bus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK transportation company is seeking a Sustainability & Carbon Reporting Manager. In this role, you will lead compliance with environmental regulations, manage sustainability reporting, and support carbon reduction targets. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in sustainability management and strong stakeholder engagement skills. This position offers a chance to be at the forefront of sustainable transport initiatives, providing benefits such as health support, discounted travel, and more.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Financial wellbeing discounts

Discounted train travel

Free bus pass

Cycle-to-work scheme

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Share purchase options

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in Sustainability and Carbon Management.
• Strong understanding of UK environmental regulations.
• Proven ability to deliver sustainability outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with UK environmental regulations.
• Manage Group-level sustainability reporting.
• Support delivery of carbon reduction targets.

Skills

UK environmental compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Non-financial reporting

Analytical skills

Job description

The Sustainability & Carbon Reporting Manager plays a vital role in upholding and advancing First Group's sustainability standards, with a focus on decarbonisation and environmental performance. This role leads the collection and consolidation of environmental data across Bus and Rail divisions, analyses trends, and communicates insights to stakeholders.

• Lead compliance with UK environmental regulations and manage Group-level sustainability reporting, including SECR, ESOS, and our annual Environmental Performance Report.
• Oversee non-financial ESG reporting for the Annual Report and respond to investor and benchmarking requests (e.g., TCFD, TPT, Sustainalytics, MSCI).
• Monitor emerging sustainability legislation and best practices, advising on implications and driving strategic responses.
• Support delivery of our carbon reduction targets and net-zero transition plans across Bus and Rail.
• Embed sustainability in procurement and value-chain processes to advance Scope 3 emissions goals.
  We're looking for a proactive, analytical communicator with experience in UK environmental compliance, who can thrive in a fast-paced team, engage stakeholders effectively, and represent the company in industry forums., Minimum 6 years' experience in Sustainability and Carbon Management, ideally within large-scale change initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, combining technical understanding with effective communication.
• Experience delivering non-financial reporting for Annual Report & Accounts (e.g., GHG Protocol, Climate Transition Plans).
• Proven track record of delivering measurable sustainability/reporting outcomes.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach with a drive to identify and resolve challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using performance metrics to support strategic decision-making.
• Experience in sectors such as transportation, engineering, or other complex infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute clear, actionable sustainability plans.
• Experience managing external consultants and service providers.
  At First Bus, we are passionate about making travel simple, reliable, and sustainable for everyone. As one of the UK's largest bus operators, we serve millions of passengers each year, connecting people and communities across towns and cities nationwide.
We're investing heavily in zero-emission vehicles, smart technologies, and innovative solutions that transform the passenger experience - and we need forward-thinking people to help us shape what's next. Our teams are passionate about making a real impact, and we're proud to be at the forefront of the UK's sustainable transport revolution.
We offer a range of benefits including health and wellbeing support, financial wellbeing discounts, discounted train travel, free bus pass, cycle-to-work scheme, holiday entitlement, pension scheme, and share purchase options.