Sustainability Coordinator

Clyde & Co; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Glasgow is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator to enhance its sustainability strategy. You will play a vital role in supporting key initiatives, coordinating with global champions, and assisting with sustainability reporting. The ideal candidate has strong data skills, excellent attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. The role offers modern working arrangements and growth opportunities within an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Life assurance from day one

Season ticket loans

Wellbeing initiatives

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the legal sector is a plus.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Willingness to take ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Zero as One campaign and update communications.
• Deliver the Equip, Engage, Act programme.
• Coordinate meetings with Sustainability Champions.
• Assist with sustainability reporting and disclosures.
• Respond to client due diligence requests.
• Collect and analyze sustainability data.
• Provide administrative support, including Secretariat duties.

Skills

Interest in sustainability and environmental issues

Attention to detail

Strong data skills

Clear communication skills

Proactive and adaptable teamwork

Tools

Excel

Job description

Department: Responsible Business, Environmental Sustainability & Biodiversity

Location: Glasgow / hybrid

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: +2 days working from the office, 3 days remote

Overview

We’re looking for a Sustainability Coordinator to join our ES&B team, reporting to the Sustainability Manager and working closely with the Sustainability Reporting & Compliance Manager and Chief Sustainability Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to play a hands-on role in driving forward our sustainability strategy and initiatives across the firm.

What you’ll do

• Supporting our Zero as One campaign by drafting communications (news articles, emails, presentations) and keeping our intranet and website content up to date.
• Helping deliver our Equip, Engage, Act programme to raise awareness and build skills across the firm.
• Acting as a key point of contact for our global network of Sustainability Champions – coordinating meetings, gathering feedback, and helping them deliver local projects.
• Assisting with sustainability reporting and disclosures (e.g. EcoVadis, CDP, UNGC CoP, TCFD, TNFD, Responsible Business Report).
• Responding to client due diligence requests and supporting sustainability input into bids and pitches.
• Collecting, analysing, and reporting on sustainability data (carbon emissions, energy, water, waste, travel, and purchased goods & services).
• Providing administrative support including:
  • Secretariat duties for the ES&B Steering Committee
  • Monitoring the Sustainability inbox and responding to colleague queries
  • Supporting award submissions and events

What we’re looking for

• A strong interest in sustainability and environmental issues (experience in the legal sector is a plus).
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong data skills – confident in Excel (pivot tables), analysis, and data visualisation.
• Clear, engaging communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Willingness to take ownership of tasks and ensure smooth running of processes.
• An interest in wider ESG topics such as diversity, equity & inclusion, community engagement, social issues, and access to justice.

What’s in it for you

• Join an award-winning global firm with a strong track record across practice areas and recognitions.
• Be part of a truly international team with cross-border collaboration.
• Career progression and development through structured learning, secondment opportunities and internal mobility across global offices.
• Inclusive, supportive culture with commitments to community, DE&I and purpose-driven work.
• Modern, flexible working arrangements with a balance of office and remote working.
• Perks including life assurance from day one, season ticket loans and wellbeing initiatives.

Please note: eligibility for benefits may vary based on location and length of service. Full details will be confirmed upon joining.

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