Senior Environmental & Sustainability Manager in EC1

Energy Jobline ZR; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Environmental & Sustainability Manager to lead and develop the ESG agenda for a London-based law firm. The role blends strategic leadership with practical delivery, including health and safety oversight supported by a dedicated manager.

You will drive the environmental strategy, manage data reporting across carbon, energy, waste and water, and translate commitments into measurable programmes.

Qualifications

• Substantial environmental management, sustainability or ESG experience within a complex corporate or professional services environment.
• Strong track record of developing environmental strategies and turning commitments into practical programmes and measurable results.
• Experience of environmental performance measurement and reporting, with a sound understanding of carbon, energy, waste and supply-chain impacts.
• Knowledge of recognised environmental management approaches and relevant legislation; an environmental qualification or professional membership would be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements, with the judgement to provide effective oversight and elevate material issues.
• Proven people-management experience and the ability to coach, delegate and build capability.
• Confidence working with partners and senior stakeholders and translating technical matters into pragmatic business solutions.
• Excellent judgement, communication, influencing and organisational skills, together with a collaborative and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's environmental and sustainability strategy, roadmap and management framework.
• Translate ESG commitments into practical programmes, targets, performance indicators and measurable outcomes.
• Own environmental data, analysis and reporting, including carbon, energy, waste, water and other material impacts.
• Drive carbon-reduction and resource-efficiency initiatives across offices, operations, business travel and the supply chain.
• Maintain appropriate environmental management systems, policies, controls and assurance processes, supporting external reporting or certification where relevant.
• Partner with responsible business, facilities, procurement, finance and other teams to embed environmental considerations in decision-making.
• Engage landlords, suppliers and specialist advisers to improve performance and support the firm's wider ESG priorities.
• Prepare clear reports, recommendations and updates for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Manage, coach and develop a manager, setting priorities and ensuring consistently high-quality delivery.
• Provide proportionate oversight of health and safety compliance, risk and assurance, offering guidance on key issues while enabling effective day-to-day management.

Job description

Job DescriptionLeading London based law firm is seeking a Senior Environmental & Sustainability Manager to lead and develop the environmental and ESG agenda. This high-profile role is ideal for an environmental professional from a corporate or professional services environment who can combine strategic leadership with practical delivery. You will also oversee the firm's health and safety arrangements, supported by a manager with responsibility for day-to-day activity.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the firm's environmental and sustainability strategy, roadmap and management framework.
• Translate ESG commitments into practical programmes, targets, performance indicators and measurable outcomes.
• Own environmental data, analysis and reporting, including carbon, energy, waste, water and other material impacts.
• Drive carbon-reduction and resource-efficiency initiatives across offices, operations, business travel and the supply chain.
• Maintain appropriate environmental management systems, policies, controls and assurance processes, supporting external reporting or certification where relevant.
• Partner with responsible business, facilities, procurement, finance and other teams to embed environmental considerations in decision-making.
• Engage landlords, suppliers and specialist advisers to improve performance and support the firm's wider ESG priorities.
• Prepare clear reports, recommendations and updates for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Manage, coach and develop a manager, setting priorities and ensuring consistently high-quality delivery.
• Provide proportionate oversight of health and safety compliance, risk and assurance, offering guidance on key issues while enabling effective day-to-day management.

About You

• Substantial environmental management, sustainability or ESG experience within a complex corporate or professional services environment.
• A strong track record of developing environmental strategies and turning commitments into practical programmes and measurable results.
• Experience of environmental performance measurement and reporting, with a sound understanding of carbon, energy, waste and supply-chain impacts.
• Knowledge of recognised environmental management approaches and relevant legislation; an environmental qualification or professional membership would be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of UK health and safety requirements, with the judgement to provide effective oversight and elevate material issues.
• Proven people-management experience and the ability to coach, delegate and build capability.
• Confidence working with partners and senior stakeholders and translating technical matters into pragmatic business solutions.
• Excellent judgement, communication, influencing and organisational skills, together with a collaborative and proactive approach.

What we offer

You will join a respected, people-focused organisation where environmental performance and ESG are visible priorities. The firm offers a collaborative working environment, exposure to senior decision-makers and the scope to shape an ambitious programme with meaningful, long-term impact. A competitive salary and benefits package, together with hybrid working, will be offered.