Sustainability Strategy Lead — Cross-Functional Change & Governance

Standard Life plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

38 days annual leave

Excellent pension

12x salary life assurance

Career breaks

Volunteering days

Job summary

Standard Life plc is seeking a Sustainability Strategy Manager to lead the development and delivery of the company’s sustainability strategy. You will report to the Head of Sustainability Strategy and Engagement and work with groups across the business to shape strategy and communicate progress.

You will engage external ESG stakeholders and internal teams to drive change, manage strategic projects, and embed sustainability into decision making, with a focus on long-term value for customers and

Qualifications

• Experience developing or supporting sustainability/ESG strategies.
• Ability to translate trends into actionable strategies.
• Experience delivering complex cross‑functional projects.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Sustainability strategy development and governance.
• Lead cross-functional sustainability projects and workstreams.
• Engage external stakeholders to communicate progress and best practice.
• Embed sustainability into business decision making and risk management.

Skills

Sustainability strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional project management

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Job description

Standard Life plc is seeking a Sustainability Strategy Manager to lead the development and delivery of the company’s sustainability strategy. You will report to the Head of Sustainability Strategy and Engagement and work with groups across the business to shape strategy and communicate progress.

You will engage external ESG stakeholders and internal teams to drive change, manage strategic projects, and embed sustainability into decision making, with a focus on long-term value for customers and