Overview
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Sustainability Lead to drive forward sustainability commitments for a newly acquired customer.
This is a pivotal role embedded within the account, guiding our customer towards achieving ambitious sustainability goals across a diverse estate throughout England.
You will play a key part in shaping and delivering sustainability milestones, ensuring that our commitments are met and exceeded.
This position requires a proactive approach to managing sustainability initiatives, building strong relationships, and ensuring compliance with agreed objectives and targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and lead the delivery of sustainability services in line with the contract specification.
- Develop and implement the Sustainability Management Plan, monitor progress, and ensure all reporting requirements are met.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with the customer, ISS teams, and key stakeholders.
- Design and oversee reporting and assurance processes for sustainability performance.
- Support the development and delivery of sustainability-related training materials, eLearning, and webinars.
- Establish governance frameworks and engage senior stakeholders to keep sustainability plans relevant and updated.
- Recruit and onboard additional roles required for successful sustainability delivery.
- Embed a digital approach to CSR and sustainability reporting across the portfolio.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- Strong sustainability background; social value experience desirable.
- Client-facing experience with excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Degree qualified in a relevant scientific, engineering, or energy/environmental discipline.
- UK driving licence required (regional travel around London and Milton Keynes).
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
