Sustainability Manager

A leading, commercial property business is seeking a Group Sustainability Manager to be based in their Manchester office.

You will be their first sustainability hire, focused on developing and implementing their sustainability strategy, ESG Reporting and KPIs, managing ESG communications and driving decarbonisation.

Duties will include:

- Development and delivery of the Sustainability & ESG strategy.

- Report into the leadership and update investors on progress, acting as a trusted advisor.

- Performance management and reporting, covering ESG requirements, carbon emissions, energy usage and tracking improvements through the introduction of ESG KPIs.

- Lead social impact campaigns and charitable initiatives to maximise their benefits.

- Work collaboratively across the business to embed ESG strategy, build sustainability best practices and increase awareness.

- Work with the marketing team on external ESG communications and lead on external engagement activities, such as partnerships and events.

Candidate MUST have:

- Experience in a similar sustainability role within the property / built environment / real estate industry.

- Sustainability strategy experience, embedding the strategy and driving continual improvement.

- Good stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the business’s various departments.

- Data analysis and reporting skills, tracking performance indicators, generating annual ESG reports and aligning to industry standards.

- Experience working on Social Value / Social Impact / Community and / or Health and Wellness projects.

- Passion for sustainability and to continue expanding your knowledge.

Desirable are:

- Experience of working with investment management

- IEMA or other suitable body membership.

The role offers hybrid working, with 2 days a week from home and requires occasional travel to other sites.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and progressive business, that is rapidly expanding and supports your personal development; in a role that you can make your own. The successful candidate will receive a basic salary of up to £50,000 based on your skills, bonus, pension and good benefits.

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