Sustainability & Environment Lead

Securitas; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

EV car salary sacrifice scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Mentorship

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Pension

Job summary

Securitas UK is seeking a Sustainability & Environment Lead to drive the UK sustainability agenda in line with the group’s ESG strategy. You will lead environmental programmes, oversee carbon reduction initiatives, and champion sustainability across the business.

This role shapes strategy, reports on ESG metrics, maintains ISO 14001, supports client opportunities and engages senior stakeholders to deliver tangible environmental and social value.

Qualifications

• Experience within sustainability, ESG, environmental management or a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of carbon reporting and emissions management.
• Experience managing ISO 14001 or similar environmental management systems.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and sustainability reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive mindset and passion for driving positive change.
• Robust project management and organisational skills.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Ability to provide 5 year checkable work history in line with BS7858 Screening standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of the UK Sustainability Strategy in line with Group objectives.
• Driving environmental and sustainability initiatives across the organisation.
• Managing carbon reduction plans and emissions reporting across Scope 1, 2 and 3.
• Owning sustainability KPIs, reporting frameworks and performance dashboards.
• Maintaining and continually improving our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Leading environmental audits, assurance activities and corrective action programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, industry standards and best practice.
• Managing sustainability accreditations, ESG assessments and client sustainability submissions.
• Developing impactful social value and community investment programmes.
• Supporting commercial teams with sustainability content for bids, tenders and client reporting.
• Identifying environmental risks, opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinating sustainability governance, leadership reporting and Board updates.
• Monitoring emerging legislation and sustainability trends to keep the business ahead of the curve.

Skills

Sustainability

ESG

Environmental management

ISO 14001

Carbon reporting

Emissions management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Right to work in UK

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 45000 - GBP 52000 - yearly

Company Description

We’re Hiring: Sustainability & Environment Lead!

• 3x Annual Salary Life Assurance
• Salary Sacrifice EV Car Scheme.

From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

Grade G

More about the role…

At Securitas, sustainability is more than a commitment. It's a responsibility. As we continue to strengthen our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ambitions, we're seeking a passionate and driven Sustainability & Environment Lead to help shape the future of our organisation and drive meaningful change across the UK.

As our Sustainability & Environment Lead, you'll be responsible for driving our UK sustainability agenda and ensuring alignment with our global sustainability strategy. You'll lead environmental programmes, oversee carbon reduction initiatives, manage ESG reporting and champion sustainability across all areas of the business.

From developing innovative environmental initiatives to influencing senior leaders and supporting major client opportunities, you'll play a key role in helping us build a more sustainable future for our people, customers, communities and the environment.

Job Description

What you’ll be doing…

• Leading the delivery of the UK Sustainability Strategy in line with Group objectives.
• Driving environmental and sustainability initiatives across the organisation.
• Managing carbon reduction plans and emissions reporting across Scope 1, 2 and 3.
• Owning sustainability KPIs, reporting frameworks and performance dashboards.
• Maintaining and continually improving our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Leading environmental audits, assurance activities and corrective action programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, industry standards and best practice.
• Managing sustainability accreditations, ESG assessments and client sustainability submissions.
• Developing impactful social value and community investment programmes.
• Supporting commercial teams with sustainability content for bids, tenders and client reporting.
• Identifying environmental risks, opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinating sustainability governance, leadership reporting and Board updates.
• Monitoring emerging legislation and sustainability trends to keep the business ahead of the curve.

Please Note: This is not a job description or full list of responsibilities, however it gives a good overview and picture of the role.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring…

We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and is passionate about delivering real-world impact.

You will ideally have:

• Experience within sustainability, ESG, environmental management or a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of carbon reporting and emissions management.
• Experience managing ISO 14001 or similar environmental management systems.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and sustainability reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive mindset and passion for driving positive change.
• Robust project management and organisational skills.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Ability to provide 5 year checkable work history in line with BS7858 Screening standards.

Additional Information

See a different world with Securitas UK

Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.

At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

• Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
• People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Purpose – Making your world a safer place

So what happens next?

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.

Creating spaces for you to belong

We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Ready to see a rewarding world?

From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
• Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).

Keen to take the next step...

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.