Environmental Sustainability Lead

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  • Up to £70 per hour
  • Stevenage, England
  • Contract

Location: Stevenage (3 days per week onsite)

Duration: 12-month contract

Rate: £70ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Role details:


Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an Environmental Sustainability Lead to join their team.

The role is responsible for shaping business-focused activities around scope 3 greenhouse emissions (particularly in relation to current emission 'hotspots' of waste, business travel, employee commuting and homeworking, transportation and distribution), enhancing biodiversity on their sites, and making other workplace-based environmental improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver environmental improvements across the business.
  • Shape activities focusing on scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and enhance biodiversity on company sites.
  • Work with various teams including Facilities Management, Sustainable Procurement, and Engineering to drive positive environmental changes.
  • Responsible for the preparation of corporate reporting required to comply with UK legislation and regulation, and customer requirements. Currently, this is primarily the company's Climate-related Financial Disclosure and Carbon Reduction Plan.
  • Collaborate with international peers to address sustainability risk, performance, and reporting across the EU.

Job Requirements:

  • Significant experience in environmental sustainability within a large organisation.
  • Environmental management knowledge equivalent to Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) Full Membership level.
  • Proven track record in driving environmental and business improvements.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Commitment to self-development and continuous improvement.

Interested? Apply today via the link provided!

Emma Jones Lead Delivery Consultant

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