Sustainability Manager

Verdant Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Good benefits

Job summary

Verdant Search is seeking a Sustainability Manager for our Central London office to drive ESG initiatives across the business. You will report to the Senior Sustainability Manager within the award-winning ESG department.

You will embed sustainable practices for employees, clients and properties, develop strategies for energy, water and waste, and lead data collection and reporting (SECR, GRESB, ESOS). Hybrid work with some client site travel; salary up to £45,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the property industry / built environment.
• Experience of ESG reporting and environmental data platforms (GRESB/REEB ideal).
• Strong client facing and management skills.
• Data gathering, management and reporting experience.
• Passion for sustainability and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Advise on ESG best-practice and drive implementation of Sustainability strategies.
• Devise and implement property sustainability strategies (energy, water, waste).
• Oversee data collation, validation and analysis including SECR, GRESB, REEB, ESOS, Net Zero and GHG reporting.
• Lead the implementation of Social Value and Wellbeing strategies.
• Develop your skills to become a thought-leader on ESG topics.
• Collaborate with ESG Director and Business Development to create ESG services and bid activity.

Skills

ESG reporting

Data gathering

Client facing

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

IEMA/PIEMA membership

Tools

GRESB

REEB

SECR

ESOS

Job description

A leading, commercial real estate business is seeking a Sustainability Manager to be based in their Central London office.

Reporting into the Senior Sustainability Manager and part of an award winning ESG department, you will be focused on ensuring their employees, clients and properties are operating in the most environmentally and socially responsible way possible. Example projects include embedding ESG throughout all workstreams, data gathering and reporting, performance tracking, reporting on social value, biodiversity and wellbeing, reviewing procurement strategies and delivery of Sustainability initiatives.

Duties will include:

• Advising on the delivery of ESG best-practice and driving the implementation of Sustainability strategies.
• Devise and implement strategies on property sustainability, covering energy, water and waste management.
• Oversee the collation, validation and analysis of data and reporting, including SECR, GRESB, REEB, ESOS, Net Zero and Greenhouse Gas reporting.
• Lead the implementation of Social Value and Wellbeing Strategies.
• Develop your skills to become a thought-leader on the breadth of ESG topics.
• Work with the ESG Director and Business Development teams create their ESG services and supporting bid activity.

Candidate MUST have:

• Experience in a similar role within the property industry / built environment.
• Experience of ESG reporting and environmental data platforms, REEB or GRESB would be ideal.
• Good client facing and management skills.
• Data gathering, management and reporting skills, with experience in data collection.
• Passion for sustainability and to continue expanding your knowledge.

Desirable are:

• IEMA or PIEMA membership.
• Biodiversity experience
• Hold a Fitwel Ambassador accreditation, WELL is also of interest.
• Experience of ESG strategy.
• ISO14001 compliance and accreditation experience.
• Experience working on Social Value / Social Impact / Community and / or Health and Wellness projects.

The role offers hybrid working, with 2 days a week from home and requires travel to client sites on some of the office days.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and progressive business, that supports your personal development.

The successful candidate will receive a basic salary of up to £45,000 based on your skills, plus a bonus, pension and good benefits.