Location London
Job-type Permanent
Salary £Competitive
Reference ACRE-12881

About the Role

Acre is excited to be working on behalf of a major global organisation that's committed to leading the way in sustainability. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned sustainability professional to shape the company's national Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy and drive tangible, measurable impact. As the Senior Sustainability Programme Manager, you'll be pivotal in embedding ESG values throughout the business, aligning with both UK and global sustainability ambitions.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic ESG Framework Implementation: Work closely with the ESG Partner and broader team to execute and manage the firm's national ESG framework, ensuring alignment with both corporate strategies and global objectives.

  • Policy & Procedure Development: Develop best practice guidelines, policies, and checklists to strengthen the company's internal ESG framework, supporting advisory services where needed.

  • Intranet & Communications: Manage ESG content on the firm's intranet, spotlighting internal ESG activities and providing thought leadership across internal and external channels in coordination with business development and marketing teams.

  • Charitable Partnerships: Oversee relationships with UK Community Foundations, ensuring effective distribution of charitable funds, and drive initiatives to scale this model nationally.

  • Net Zero Initiatives: Lead the firm's "Net Zero Heroes" and "Net Zero Now" programmes, mapping and reporting progress on decarbonisation, and ensuring effective KPI and metric reporting.

  • Sustainability Reporting: Own the firm's annual sustainability report, including TCFD-aligned disclosures, and manage key relationships with partners such as Eco Vadis and the UN Global Compact.

  • Project Management & Innovation: Lead the project management of ESG initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals. Drive new ideas within the sustainability space and support other pillars of the firm's ESG strategy to enhance practices, policies, and reporting processes.

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Who We're Looking For

We are seeking an inspiring and skilled leader with project management experience and a background in ESG initiatives, ideally within a large, complex organisation. You'll have the ability to blend strategic vision with hands-on implementation, be an influential communicator, and inspire a commitment to sustainability across all levels of the business.

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Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in a similar ESG or sustainability role, ideally within a professional services or large, agile organisation.

  • Project management skills, with a strong ability to lead change initiatives effectively.

  • Proficiency in stakeholder management, with excellent communication and influencing skills.

  • Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

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Desirable Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of ESG standards and carbon management practices.

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If you're ready to take on a high-profile role with the chance to make a lasting impact on the organisation's sustainability goals, we want to hear from you! Please reach out to Hettie Jenvey at hettie.jenvey@acre.com or call on +44 (0) 203 1488 683.