Sustainability Manager

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday

Pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical option after two years

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

McLaren Automotive in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sustainability Manager to lead the delivery of the company’s sustainability programme. You will focus on reporting, regulatory compliance and integration into strategic business programmes including multi-site infrastructure projects.

The role sits within Strategy & Corporate Affairs and requires cross-functional collaboration to embed sustainability into core business processes, decision-making and external reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability strategy delivery and embed it into operations and manufacturing
• Translate strategic priorities into delivery plans, metrics and outputs
• Integrate sustainability into infrastructure and major programmes
• Provide ESG narrative, metrics tracking and regulatory alignment for Project Anchor
• Ensure sustainability requirements are embedded in programme delivery
• Monitor sustainability-related regulation and policy developments
• Ensure UK and international compliance and translate requirements into actions
• Support alignment between sustainability and government affairs activity
• Coordinate with Finance, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Legal
• Develop and maintain sustainability data governance frameworks
• Identify and manage sustainability-related risks
• Support internal engagement to drive awareness and alignment

Job description

What to Expect

We are looking for a Sustainability Manager to lead delivery of McLaren Automotive’s sustainability programme, with a focus on reporting, regulatory compliance, and integration into strategic business programmes including multi-site infrastructure projects.

This role operates within the Strategy & Corporate Affairs function and is accountable for ensuring McLaren’s sustainability commitments are delivered, measurable, and aligned with regulatory and stakeholder expectations.

The role requires strong cross-functional coordination to ensure sustainability is embedded into core business processes, decision-making and external reporting.

What You'll Do

Sustainability Strategy & Delivery

• Support development and implementation of McLaren’s sustainability strategy
• Translate strategic priorities into clear delivery plans, metrics and outputs
• Embed sustainability into business operations, product and manufacturing activities
• Support integration of sustainability into key programmes, including infrastructure

Strategic Programmes & Business Integration

• Lead sustainability input into Project Anchor, including:
• ESG narrative and value proposition
• Sustainability metrics and impact tracking
• Alignment with government and stakeholder requirements
• Ensure sustainability considerations are embedded within programme delivery

Regulatory & Policy Expertise

• Monitor sustainability-related regulation and policy developments
• Ensure compliance with UK and international regulatory requirements
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear business actions
• Support alignment between sustainability and government affairs activity

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Support engagement with government, industry bodies and external stakeholders
• Provide sustainability input into external communications and submissions
• Contribute to a consistent and credible sustainability narrative
• Support internal engagement to drive awareness and alignment

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Coordinate across Finance, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Legal
• Ensure alignment between sustainability reporting and financial and operational data
• Support integration into governance and reporting cycles

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Lead delivery of sustainability reporting and compliance requirements, including:
• Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting
• Industry reporting (e.g. SMMT)
• ESG disclosures
• Ensure accurate, timely and audit-ready outputs
• Develop and maintain sustainability data governance frameworks
• Identify and manage sustainability-related risks

What You'll Bring

Experience

• Experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental or regulatory roles
• Experience delivering reporting and compliance requirements
• Experience working across functions in complex organisations
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing or regulated sectors is advantageous

Skills

• Strong understanding of sustainability reporting and ESG frameworks
• Ability to manage complex datasets and reporting processesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to translate strategy into practical actions

Key Competencies

• Delivery Focus: Ensuring outputs are delivered accurately and on time
• Attention to Detail: Maintaining high standards of reporting and compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement: Building alignment across internal and external stakeholders
• Strategic Thinking: Connecting sustainability to business priorities
• Collaboration: Working across teams to deliver integrated outcomes

What We'll Do for You

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice

Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.