Sustainability Manager | Data

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainability is seeking a Sustainability Manager to co-lead their flagship data platform for the hospitality sector. This role combines technical project management with client engagement, focusing on driving commercial growth and sustainability initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee data projects, manage a team, and contribute to the company's mission of promoting sustainable practices in hospitality. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a degree in a relevant field, and experience in sustainability data management.

Benefits

Health benefits

Volunteering days

Wellness support

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Pension

Bonuses

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years in sustainability data management and consultancy.
• Fluency in English; German or French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead client accounts and ensure data assurance aligned with ISO standards.
• Manage and deliver sustainability advisory projects.
• Co-lead and mentor the Data team.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in environmental science

Degree in data analytics

Tools

Excel

R

GitHub

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Sustainability Manager | Data

Duration: Permanent

Hours: Full time 36.25hrs per week

Line Manager: CEO

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary: £42K - £50K depending on experience with 10% discretionary bonus based on total company revenue performance and new business.

Opportunity

Considerate Group is seeking a dynamic and versatile Manager, Data Partnerships to co-lead the delivery and commercial growth of Con-Serve, our flagship sustainability data platform built specifically for the hospitality sector, together with a related suite of technical advisory services. The successful applicant will have a technical background, layered with commercial awareness and team management skills. Working alongside an established Manager with a technical skillset, you will cultivate strategic client and commercial relationships and support proposals. This role is pivotal in delivering a commercial edge to drive our recurring revenue through a subscription-based SaaS offering, together with managing and developing technical projects related to carbon reporting, energy assessments, decarbonisation strategies, and more. You will oversee the full lifecycle of data projects—from designing reproducible data pipelines to providing high-quality client support and strategic guidance. Additionally, you will manage and mentor members of the Data team, ensuring effective collaboration and process excellence.

Company Background

Considerate’s mission is to help hospitality businesses become measurably and inspiringly more sustainable. We achieve this through innovative technology tools, advisory services, and first-class customer service.

Our environmental data management system, Con-Serve, is designed specifically for the hospitality sector, enabling businesses to monitor, analyze, and improve their environmental performance while saving costs and reducing inefficiencies. Con-Serve is ISO 50001 certified and allows for correlation of consumption metrics with occupancy, food covers, outside temperatures, and more.

Considerate Group provides data-driven advisory services covering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions, including developing holistic ESG strategies, delivering workshops, creating sustainability toolkits, and corporate sustainability reporting.

As a B-Corp, Considerate Group opposes discrimination based on various grounds and promotes equal opportunity.

Responsibilities

Data Platform & Technical Delivery

• Serve as the commercial lead for client accounts, supporting onboarding, troubleshooting, and data assurance aligned with ISO standards.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery and enhancement of Con-Serve, ensuring robust, reproducible data pipelines for reporting (using R and GitHub Actions).

Advisory Projects & Client Engagement

• Act as a point of contact for clients, responding to technical queries and troubleshooting issues promptly.
• Manage and deliver technical and sustainability advisory projects, including carbon reporting, energy assessments, decarbonisation/net zero strategies, and capex planning.
• Prepare professional reports with clear recommendations, ensuring quality assurance.
• Understand broader business propositions and contribute to proposals and service expansion.

Commercial Delivery

• Contribute to revenue targets through proposals, renewals, upselling, and cross-selling.
• Maintain profit margins, develop pricing strategies, and monitor performance for improvement.
• Provide strategic insights to clients, aligning data outputs with sustainability and financial goals.
• Assess sustainability investments for ROI and strategic fit.

Team & Process Management

• Co-lead and mentor the Data team, fostering continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Develop and refine internal processes for project and client management.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with technical vendors and industry bodies.

Additional Leadership & Growth Initiatives

• Leverage international market insights to identify trends and opportunities in sustainability.
• Support strategic project scoping and development of new solutions.
• Conduct sustainability research internally and externally.
• Support change management and innovation initiatives.
• Manage teams using traditional and agile practices for smooth delivery.
• Lead by example in using internal systems and processes.

Requirements

Essential

• A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree (or equivalent) in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, data analytics, or related fields.
• Proven experience (4+ years) in sustainability data management, technical project leadership, and client engagement in a consultancy setting.
• Expertise in non-financial reporting, including carbon reporting, energy assessments, and frameworks like SECR/ESOS/SBTi.
• Ability to develop partnerships with technology vendors and industry bodies.
• Strong analytical, storytelling, and communication skills to translate complex data into insights.
• Ability to perform cost-benefit analyses demonstrating ROI on sustainability projects.
• Leadership and team management skills in fast-paced environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and customer service orientation.
• Passion for ESG, sustainability, and tourism.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in a second language, with German and/or French preferred.

Desirable / Additional Skills

• Proficiency in Excel, R, GitHub, and data pipelines.
• Experience in real estate or hospitality operations/management.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and ISO standards related to data assurance.
• Experience leading diverse teams and guiding digital transformation.
• Excellent presentation and workshop skills.
• Awareness of global sustainability trends and regulations.

Sustainability

We are B Corp certified, emphasizing our commitment to environmental, social, and governance standards, and fostering a positive culture for our employees and community.

We aim to be a movement of businesses balancing people, planet, and profit.

Company Benefits

• Monthly 1-2-1’s and quarterly performance reviews
• Health benefits, volunteering days, and wellness support
• Flexible working, training, and development opportunities
• Additional perks including pension, bonuses, and recognition programs