6 Eco Friendly Practices jobs in the United Kingdom

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Thursday 02 October 2025

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Job Description

Job Title: Reporting & Controls Manager - Group Sustainable Business

Salary: £5 850 - 6,500

Location: Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Our working style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites.

About this Opportunity

This is an opportunity to bring your experience in sustainability reporting, frameworks, governance and controls to Lloyds Banking Group where you'll play a key role in delivering our sustainability ambitions.

You'll be part of the Group Sustainable Business team which sits at the centre of the Group and plays an important role in enabling Lloyds Banking Group's purpose ambitions and activities which are critical to the delivery of the Group's strategy and helping Britain Prosper. These include defining the ambitions and enablement actions across key areas such as affordable homes, financial empowerment, regional development, transition to net zero and protecting nature.

As Manager, Reporting and Controls in Group Sustainable Business you'll be:

• Contributing to, and assisting to shape aspects of the Group's sustainability reporting working with relevant key stakeholders across the Group
• Keeping up to date on the latest sustainability developments, trends, opinions and legislation to support the Group in ensuring it is alignment with the latest market developments
• Supporting the management of relevant internal reporting requirements including sustainability performance measurement metrics
• Supporting the coordination of internal governance processes and the production of papers for Group executive and Board level governance forums
• Assisting in the development of a Group double materiality process within the aligned with, and to support the requirements of incoming reporting standards and market expectations
• Working collaboratively with internal partners in the Finance, Audit, Business Units and Risk teams regularly to support the delivery of reports, governance packs, and key deliverables
• Supporting the GSB team controls environment, working in collaboration with Risk partners helping to manage key risks across business and operational activities within the team remit
• Supporting the Group to continue to embed its principles of doing business in a responsible, sustainable and inclusive way

Why Lloyds Banking Group?

From building a truly sustainable business to creating a place where people love to work, we need colleagues who are up for the challenge of our bold ambitions. We are excited to push boundaries and make change happen. Together we can grow with purpose.

What you'll need:

We're looking for a driven individual with experience in sustainability reporting, governance, frameworks and controls who would like to take their career to the next stage. Is this you? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Key knowledge and skills that we are looking for:

• A strong technical understanding and experience of corporate sustainability, with a broad understanding of the environmental, social and governance issues that impact the financial sector
• Knowledge and experience of incoming, and current, voluntary and mandatory ESG standards such as ISSB, CSRD, CSDDD, UNGP's, TCFD, TISFD, The Equator Principles, GRI and SASB, and the ability to translate the impacts of these frameworks on the Group
• The ability to review and interpret sustainability KPI's and performance, and translate insights from raw data into proof points for strategic progress and narrative
• Experience in building and deploying the use of measurement tools such as performance scorecards
• Knowledge and experience of setting, building and reviewing sustainability risks and controls
• Strong working knowledge and experience in working with leading external bodies such as UNGC, IFRS, EU EFRAG, and UNEP-FI. An established relationship with key bodies is considered a plus
• Exceptional and demonstratable experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship building and collaboration
• A focus on detail and presentation standards
• The ability to talk about, and translate business concepts, ideas or facts to communicate information in a compelling and memorable way
• A keenness to innovate to go faster by taking responsibility for challenging existing processes; being an early adopter of change and viewing advancements in technology as opportunities to help us deliver for our internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to inspire others by building rapport and gaining commitment through strong personal identity. Embracing diverse viewpoints; demonstrated in the way you do business and collaborate with others.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited about being part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.

If you love plants and gardens, you thrive in the outdoors and you are eager to learn, this job might be for you. We are looking for an enthusiastic gardener, reliable, friendly, with a driving licence preferably, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary

Pay: £25,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Overview

We are looking for new Sourced by Oxfam volunteers to join our team at Oxfam Darlington

As a Sourced by Oxfam Volunteer, you will help our friendly shop team by sorting, pricing, and displaying our amazing Sourced By Oxfam range, which includes all of our Fair Trade, Handmade, & Eco Friendly new products. Best of all you'll be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world.

This voluntary role involves:

• Creating eye catching displays of SBO products, as well as following planogram guides;

• Managing the stock rotation of food items, reducing where necessary;

• Quality checking each item and cleaning where necessary;

• Pricing items as needed;

• Setting up new promotions.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have an interest in in ethical and sustainable shopping;

• Be reliable and able to work as part of a team;

• Have the ability to work within agreed shop guidelines;

• Be able to use PCs in order to access planograms and SBO guides, or willing to learn;

• Be available to work a minimum of one 4 hour shift per week.

We can offer our volunteers valuable work experience in a retail environment, and the opportunity to directly contribute to Oxfam's mission to achieve a just world without poverty. We can provide references for our team, and we can provide travel costs in accordance with our expenses policy.

Job Type: Volunteer

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free or subsidised travel

Work Location: In person

• Provide expert remote consultation on cleaning techniques, sanitation standards, and health regulations.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various cleaning scenarios, focusing on eco-friendly practices.
• Conduct virtual quality control checks and provide constructive feedback to cleaning teams.
• Troubleshoot and offer solutions for challenging cleaning issues reported by field staff or clients.
• Create engaging training materials, including videos and guides, for cleaning personnel.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in cleaning technology, sustainable products, and health safety protocols.
• Assist in the development and refinement of client-specific cleaning plans.
• Respond promptly to inquiries and provide timely support via various communication channels (email, video calls, chat).
• Maintain accurate records of consultations, assessments, and recommendations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the cleaning operations department.

• Extensive experience in professional cleaning services, with a specialization in sanitation and hygiene.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial and residential cleaning techniques, equipment, and supplies.
• Proven expertise in eco-friendly and sustainable cleaning methods and products.
• Excellent understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to cleaning operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Proficiency in using digital communication and collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Experience in developing training materials or conducting online training sessions is a plus.

Business Development Manager - Selling products into Home Building Companies

Location:
Home-based (UK) with regular travel

Salary:
Competitive with car allowance, bonus structure and attractive benefits - OTE £75K+

Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on building relationships and unlocking new business?

Do you enjoy shaping growth strategies and making a real impact in forward-thinking environments?

Are you ready to join an ambitious team that values innovation, flexibility and sustainability?

Why This Role is Great

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of business development in a growing sector focused on sustainable solutions. Working closely with commercial teams, you'll enjoy:

• Building and expanding a high-impact sales pipeline across new build and social housing retrofit projects
• Converting leads into lasting partnerships from multiple channels across a thriving specification sector
• Owning key sales targets and strategy execution, contributing directly to the company's growth trajectory
• Travelling nationwide to represent a cutting-edge brand and promote future-fit technologies
• Collaborating with agile, forward-thinking teams that put customer focus and creativity first

About You

You'll thrive in this role if you're excited to work with innovative technologies and inspired by positive change. Your experience may include:

• Selling into the specification sales sector, especially new build or social housing markets
• A solid understanding of consultative sales and the ability to align product USPs with customer goals
• Confidence using CRM tools such as Salesforce to manage pipelines, reports and orders
• Generating and closing business through targeting, pitching and strong commercial awareness
• Collaborating across teams, contributing to a positive and professional culture

You'll likely bring:

• At least one year of experience in specification sales
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Passion for sustainable solutions, innovation and long-term client success

We're also open to those with transferable skills from similar sectors. If you're confident with complex sales cycles and excited by growth, we want to hear from you.

What's In It For You?

This role offers a competitive package and a wide array of benefits designed to support your success and well-being:

• Car allowance and share options potential
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible working policy to support your lifestyle

Diversity and Inclusion

We're proud to work with a client who values diverse perspectives and is committed to building an inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't meet every item on the wishlist.

Ready to make a real impact?

Apply now to be considered for this dynamic Business Development Manager position. Let's take your career to the next level while building a smarter, more sustainable future.