Sustainability Manager

London Stadium; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major sports venue in Greater London seeks a Sustainability Manager to oversee sustainable initiatives and help reduce its carbon footprint. The role involves coordinating projects, researching sustainability strategies, and influencing stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and a professional demeanor that fosters trust. This position offers various benefits, including private medical insurance and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life insurance and income protection

Paid sick leave

On-site fitness room

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of reducing the carbon footprint in a complex organisation.
• Ability to influence sceptics and those with limited knowledge of sustainability.
• Strong organizational awareness with political and cultural sensitivities.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Stadium Sustainability Action Plan 2025-2030.
• Co-ordinate sustainability initiatives to meet targets.
• Identify new initiatives to reduce the Stadium’s carbon footprint.
• Research and prepare reports for the GLA and senior management.
• Co-ordinate allocation of the Stadium Ticket Levy.

Skills

Experience in sustainability

Ability to influence

Organizational awareness

Trust and confidence building

Job description

About The Role

London Stadium are looking for a Sustainability Manager to join the team and help deliver our Sustainability efforts. You can read more about commitment here: London Stadium - Sustainability

You will:

• Support the Head of Capital Projects and Sustainability to deliver the Stadium Sustainability Action Plan 2025-2030
• Co-ordinate sustainability initiatives to ensure they deliver to programme, budget, carbon and savings targets
• Identify new initiatives that could reduce the Stadium’s carbon footprint
• Research and prepare reports to the GLA Climate Team and Stadium Senior Management Team
• Co-ordinate allocation of the Stadium Ticket Levy.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in a crucial role in a dynamic business. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of the stadium through day-to-day operations, a variety of projects and exciting events such as football, concerts, Major League Baseball, athletics, rugby and community events. This role will be varied and give you the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities. In return we offer development opportunities and many company benefits.

Key Responsibilities

As the Sustainability Manager at London Stadium will have experience of reducing the carbon footprint in a complex organisation. You will have the ability to influence, including cultivating commitment among sceptics and those with limited knowledge of sustainability. You’ll have personal credibility with a professional demeanour that generates trust and confidence. You’ll have strong organisational awareness with political and cultural sensitivities.

Please see specific duties and requirements in the Role Profile and Person Specification in the application pack on our careers page.

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. We are a supportive and inclusive organisation, and we want to break down barriers to people joining us. If you don’t feel confident applying because you don’t meet every single requirement in the role profile - please don’t let that stop you. We encourage you to use the application to highlight what you can bring to the role - your passion, achievements, and experience as well as your values. So, if this role excites you, don't let our role description hold you back, get applying!

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please apply through our online careers page by 10.59pm on Sunday 25th January 2026.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees), plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonuses will be considered for exceptional performance based on personal and company results over a calendar year
• Private medical insurance with Bupa (with option to add dependents through salary deductions)
• Life insurance and income protection with Canada Life, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme and discounts platform
• Workplace pension with Royal London: our current pension match is 5% employer contribution and 5% employer contribut
• Paid sick leave
• Enhanced family leave: maternity/shared parental/adoption offer is 26 weeks full pay, 10 weeks half pay and three weeks at the statutory rate
• Additional paid leave for fertility treatment
• Suite of loans, including season ticket, childcare deposit, tenancy deposit and cycle to work loans
• On site fitness room
• Discounted membership of just £15 per month at Copperbox Arena
• Learning and development, health and wellbeing, and social activities
• Selection of other local discounts

About London Stadium

Built to host London 2012, the former Olympic Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is home to Premier League football club West Ham United and UK Athletics. With rock concerts through the intervening months, our versatile venue has also seen us host the Rugby World Cup, international and domestic Rugby Union, The Race of Champions, the RFL Four Nations and was home for the first Major League Baseball games to be played in Europe.