Sustainability Technical Lead

HSBC Global Services Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HSBC as a Sustainability Technical Lead and drive sustainable outcomes across technology initiatives in various locations. You will lead environmental standards development, embed sustainability practices, and influence architectural decisions. This role is vital in integrating sustainability into the digital banking sphere, supporting the bank's commitment to a greener future.

Benefits

Tailored development opportunities

Private healthcare

Contributory pension scheme

Inclusive interview process

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of digital emissions accounting, including cloud scope 2/3 estimations.
• Leadership experience in matrix, international teams.
• Experience with Digital Sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of environmental standards for technology assets.
• Embed sustainability into architecture, procurement, and operational practices.
• Create data sets for regulatory reporting and internal audits.

Skills

Digital emissions accounting

Sustainability data integration

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ITAM

FinOps

ServiceNow

CMDB

DCI

Job description

Join a digital-first bank powered by innovative technology and a collaborative culture. HSBC's Chief Technology Office (CTO) manages critical IT services and infrastructure, including security, cloud, and data networks. Within CTO, the Sustainability function oversees environmental standards for technology programs, focusing on energy and carbon metrics to drive sustainable outcomes.

As a Sustainability Technical Lead based in Sheffield, Birmingham, Barnsley, Wakefield, or Edinburgh, you will:

• Lead the development of environmental standards and methodologies for technology assets and initiatives.
• Assess baseline capabilities across technology domains to inform sustainability improvement plans.
• Embed sustainability into architecture, procurement, and operational practices through cross-functional collaboration.
• Articulate product visions and guide Agile teams in sustainable development.
• Develop standards and best practices for the Tech Net Zero Practice.
• Create data sets for regulatory reporting and internal audits.
• Work with teams to incorporate environmental standards into supplier evaluation and due diligence processes.

To succeed, you should have:

• Deep understanding of digital emissions accounting, including cloud scope 2/3 estimations and hardware emissions.
• Experience integrating sustainability data into enterprise platforms like ITAM, FinOps, ServiceNow, CMDB, DCI.
• Familiarity with ISO 30134 data centre metrics, ITAM standards, and ITAD evaluations.
• Experience with Digital Sustainability initiatives and stakeholder management at all levels.
• Leadership experience in matrix, international teams, and contributing to GreenOps or Sustainable IT projects.
• Ability to influence architecture and program decisions through a sustainability perspective.

This role is based in Sheffield, Birmingham, Barnsley, Wakefield, or Edinburgh. HSBC values diversity and inclusion, offering tailored development, private healthcare, and a contributory pension scheme. We welcome candidates with disabilities or neurodivergence for an inclusive interview process. For accommodations during recruitment, contact our Recruitment Helpdesk.