Sustainability Manager

Sustainability and Climate Resilience Lead Derby Permanent | Full Time (Monday Friday, 40 Hours) Salary: £52,000  Excellent Benefits Package An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sustainability and Climate Resilience Lead to join a large and well-established facilities and operational services provider within a critical environment based in Derby. This role will focus on driving sustainability initiatives, improving environmental performance, and supporting climate resilience strategies across a large operational site.

You will play a key role in embedding sustainable practices, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards and government commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement the site Sustainability Plan, including targeted action plans for energy, water, and environmental performance Lead sustainability initiatives across the operation, driving innovation and environmental best practice Monitor and report on sustainability performance, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements Support and maintain environmental management systems aligned to ISO 14001 Identify opportunities for sustainability improvements, new technologies, and climate resilience initiatives Analyse and report data relating to energy, waste, water, carbon, and transport performance Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver sustainability targets Support social value initiatives and engagement activities across the site Requirements:
Previous experience within environmental or sustainability management Strong understanding of environmental compliance and ISO 14001 systems Experience delivering sustainability improvement projects Knowledge of social value frameworks within government or large-scale contracts Strong analytical and reporting skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Competent using Microsoft Office packages including Excel and PowerPoint Full UK driving licence The successful candidate will undergo enhanced vetting and security clearance due to the nature of the site.

Benefits Include: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays Option to purchase additional annual leave Contributory pension scheme Ongoing training, qualifications, and career development opportunities Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes Retail, travel, and lifestyle discounts Paid volunteering day Inclusive and supportive working environment This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about sustainability and environmental performance who is looking to make a meaningful impact within a complex and essential operational environment.