Global Environmental Sustainability Manager

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We are seeking a Global Environmental Sustainability Manager to join a newly established, industry-leading global law firm. Reporting to the Senior Environmental Sustainability Manager, this role is a critical part of the Sustainability Team, with a focus on decarbonisation, biodiversity, and nature-related initiatives. The position involves supporting both colleagues and the wider business, while taking ownership of various environmental programmes. A proactive, self-motivated attitude is essential, along with the ability to engage stakeholders and seamlessly integrate new sustainability initiatives into the firm's daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate global environmental activities, including data collection, and support global impact reporting.
• Lead or support the rollout of global biodiversity and nature-related initiatives.
• Support and manage aspects of the Responsible Supply Chain programme.
• Redesign and manage the global Green Champions network, including communications and project reporting.
• Contribute to annual environmental disclosure projects (CSRD, CDP).
• Provide sustainability support in real estate and operational initiatives.
• Respond to client queries and participate in tenders, client audits, and relationships.
• Manage new starter inductions and represent the Sustainability Team as required.
• Drive new ideas and initiatives in collaboration with the Sustainability Team.
• Offer support to team members as needed.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in a managerial environmental role.
• Expertise in managing sustainability data and systems.
• Strong drive for results with a focus on performance management and metrics.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills at all levels.
• Deep understanding of environmental sustainability, legal, and statutory frameworks.
• Knowledge of biodiversity and nature-related frameworks.
• Full/working towards Full Membership of IEMA or similar qualification is advantageous.

All applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.