Sustainability Manager

JSM Associates; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Birmingham seeks a Sustainability Lead to oversee ESG initiatives and lead a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Sustainability, proven leadership skills, and a passion for renewable energy. This role involves developing strategies aligned with sustainability commitments and engaging with stakeholders to drive meaningful change.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering sustainability/ESG strategy and reporting at a senior level.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to translate insight into action.
• Commercially astute with the ability to translate insight into action.
• Passion for renewable energy and driving meaningful change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Sustainability team.
• Deliver ESG strategies aligned with commitments like SDGs and Net Zero.
• Monitor market trends and frameworks to inform strategic decisions.
• Monitor market trends, legislation, and frameworks to inform strategic decisions.
• Champion sustainability internally and externally, engaging stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure accurate, transparent sustainability communications in line with industry guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial Acumen

Passion for Renewable Energy

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Sustainability

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by JSM Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

This range is provided by JSM Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Sustainability team.
• Deliver ESG strategies and initiatives aligned with commitments such as SDGs, SBTi, and Net Zero.
• Oversee sustainability reporting, compliance, and performance metrics.
• Monitor market trends, legislation, and frameworks to inform strategic decisions.
• Champion sustainability internally and externally, engaging stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure accurate, transparent sustainability communications in line with industry guidelines.

About You

• Degree or professional qualification in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• Proven track record in delivering sustainability/ESG strategy and reporting at a senior level.
• Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercially astute with the ability to translate insight into action.
• Passion for renewable energy and driving meaningful change.

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