275 Sustainability jobs in the United Kingdom

Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with Consumers International , the only global membership body for consumer organisations, to recruit their new Director, Sustainability . Consumers International unites over 200 member organisations in more than 100 countries. As the independent voice for consumers worldwide, it works with Members and partners to advocate for safer, fairer, and more sustainable markets, from energy to digital goods, from food systems to circular economy solutions.

In this role, you will shape and expand the organisation’s agenda, focusing on key sustainability challenges in food systems, energy, and plastics, designing a bold and coherent approach to sustainable consumption and the circular economy. You will manage and grow an international team, build strategic partnerships, and secure resources to drive programmes that deliver measurable impact. As a senior face of the organisation, you will represent Consumers International in high-level global forums, mobilise communities and coalitions, and help strengthen its influence and growth. You will also work closely with the Director General to boost internal synergies across the organisation, ensuring alignment and shared impact. This is an entrepreneurial role, requiring creativity, foresight, and the confidence to seize opportunities that reinforce Consumers International’s position as a global leader in sustainability.

We are seeking a candidate with thorough knowledge of sustainable consumption and circular economy principles, and the ability to chart a path forward for transformative change. You will have a strong record of turning strategy into concrete results, influencing business practice, shaping policy, and engaging communities. Your background may come from retail, responsible business, sustainability, or related sectors. You will be confident in articulating your perspectives, pushing through challenging agendas, and inspiring teams and stakeholders alike. Above all, you will bring ambition, leadership, and the drive to deliver real impact for consumers worldwide.

If you are motivated by change, believe in the power of a global consumer movement, and are ready for a demanding but rewarding leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 09:00 (UK time) on 29th October 2025 . If you are shortlisted, we will share the job pack, arrange a briefing on the role, and ask you to deliver a tailored cover letter. This is a rolling process, so early applications are encouraged.

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

Sustainability Lead – Edgware

Salary: £55,000 - £5,000 + Package

Company: Leading Main Contractor

A leading main contractor delivering complex construction projects across the UK is seeking a Sustainability Lead to join their growing environmental and ESG function. This is a key role for a forward-thinking professional passionate about driving sustainability performance and embedding best practice across major construction schemes.

Role Overview:

The Sustainability Lead will act as the main point of contact for assigned projects, providing technical expertise, ensuring environmental compliance, and supporting the delivery of sustainability certification and company ESG objectives. The role involves collaboration with internal teams, clients, and the supply chain to achieve high standards of sustainable construction.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Compliance

• Serve as the sustainability subject matter expert for allocated projects, providing guidance and technical advice to project teams.
• Deliver and contribute to internal environmental sustainability training sessions.
• Report monthly to project teams on environmental and sustainability performance and progress.
• Support project teams in meeting environmental, social, and sustainability-related planning conditions and KPI targets.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to ensure compliance and promote best practice.
• Prepare and communicate environmental and sustainability documentation such as Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and Pollution Incident Response Plans.

Building & Project Certification

• Support project teams in understanding and achieving certification requirements such as BREEAM and LEED .
• Engage with the supply chain to ensure all certification evidence and documentation are collected in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance and certification trackers to provide a robust, auditable trail of information.
• Act as the main contact for clients and consultants on sustainability certification progress and requirements.
• Lead and manage the certification process in line with industry standards and project timelines.
• Identify and escalate any risks that could impact certification achievement.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the business to enhance BREEAM delivery efficiency.

Sustainability Strategy

• Support the Head of ESG in implementing the company’s sustainability strategy and monitoring performance.
• Integrate sustainability objectives into daily operations, driving engagement and continuous improvement.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of the company’s environmental management systems and ESG documentation.

Experience & Requirements:

• Proven experience in a sustainability or environmental role within the construction industry.
• Strong technical understanding of sustainability frameworks such as BREEAM , LEED , or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead sustainability initiatives across multiple projects.
• Relevant degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary between £55,00 - 5,000 depending on experience.
• Full benefits package including car allowance, pension, and healthcare.
• Opportunity to play a leading role in shaping sustainability performance across landmark construction projects.
• Long-term career development with a major UK contractor committed to ESG excellence.

If you’re a passionate sustainability professional looking to make a tangible impact across high-profile UK projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability.

Sustainability Manager

Department: Operations

Location: Motorsport UK, Bicester Motion

Hours of Work: Full Time (37.5 hours per week). Core hours are 09:00 until 17:30, Mon – Fri. 4 days on site, 1 remote.

Line Manager: HR & Operations Director

Direct Reports: 3.

Grade: D

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Closing date: 9th November 2025

Join Our Team as a Sustainability Manager at Motorsport UK!

Motorsport UK embarked on its sustainability journey in 2021 with the launch of our dedicated strategy. Since then, we have established a specialist sustainability team and made significant progress in laying the foundations for long-term impact. We have successfully mapped our carbon emissions both within the organisation and across the wider sport. To support grassroots efforts, we developed tools such as a carbon calculator to help clubs assess the environmental footprint of their events. Additionally, we’ve worked closely with internal stakeholders, including the Technical team, to integrate sustainable propulsion technologies into the future of motorsport.

The Sustainability Manager will lead these initiatives, ensuring they maintain momentum and receive the cross-organisational support needed to succeed. While the primary focus of this role is environmental sustainability, the postholder will also contribute to our inclusion work (1.5 days per week), supporting the wider team and our consultancy partners in delivering Motorsport UK’s inclusion strategy.

Although our sustainability strategy aligns with all aspects of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this role is specifically focused on environmental sustainability. The Sustainability Manager will work closely with colleagues specialising in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and community programmes to ensure a joined-up approach across all areas of impact.

Primary Objectives

The primary objectives associated with this role will be:

1. Manage our work on environmental sustainability, engage with our community and work with stakeholders to advance to action more sustainable behaviours.
2. Work with the motorsport community especially our clubs and committees to support them to be more environmentally sustainable, owning KPI’s for adoption of the sustainability accreditation and the carbon calculator.
3. Create and Lead on our environmental data using your environmental background to mature our baseline work and manage a reduction plan internally and across the sport as a whole.
4. Work with internal stakeholders to propose and deliver wider sustainability projects.
5. Line management responsibilities across environmental and social sustainability.

Additional Responsibilities

In addition to the primary objectives listed above, the Sustainability Manager will be responsible for:

• The secretariat of Motorsport UK’s sustainability committee organising agendas and liaising with members across the year.
• Create and deliver training on sustainability to motorsport stakeholders.
• Lead on data collection and analysis of the sports carbon footprint.
• Oversee the annual calculation motorsport UKs carbon footprint.
• Work closely with clubs to onboard them to the carbon calculator and sustainability accreditations and encourage take up.
• Liaise with the Marketing and Communications team over our sustainability activations and messages.
• Oversee and strategic responsibility of the environmental volunteer’s programme that support clubs on the ground.
• To make a positive contribution to the development and delivery of the key objectives of the sustainability strategy.
• As part of the Operations team help to ensure the organisation meets its own sustainable operations goals.
• Build a strategy for motorsport UK in terms of wider environmental impacts such as biodiversity
• Provide line management support across social sustainability and EDI function including advice and guidance to the EDI chair.

Core Competencies

Below are the core competencies, knowledge, and skills required to be successful in this role:

• You will have 5-7 years’ experience in a similar sustainability role, with a strong emphasis on data collection and analysis
• An interest in wider sustainability topics such as biodiversity and circular economy principles
• An interest in our wider EDI and community work as well as how we integrate our environmental sustainability work in our school’s outreach sessions
• Line management experience
• It is vital that you are personable and good at communicating with and influencing people
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• You will be a self-starter, capable of working autonomously
• Project management experience is essential
• You will be highly adept with both PowerPoint and Excel, and conversant with a wide range of project tools from Microsoft Office 365 suite of products.
• You must have a full, clean driving licence
• Previous experience or understanding of the motorsport industry is preferred but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 annual leave + bank holidays
• 5% pension contribution from Motorsport UK
• Private medical cover
• Financial, Physical and Mental wellbeing support
• 4 x annual salary life assurance
• Breakdown cover
• Free on site parking
• Access to a host of other member / staff benefits

To apply for this vacancy, please forward a copy of your CV and Cover Letter to

Are you ready to play a crucial role in driving innovation and operational excellence within a dynamic start-up environment? At Circuland, we’re on a mission to revolutionise the construction

industry through Digital Passports, driving Circularity, Net Zero practices, and transparency. As

we expand, we are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Sustainability Consultant to support our work in product and building passports. If you’re excited about data, sustainability, and

construction – and you want to help build something meaningful – let’s talk.

About Circuland

At Circuland, we are a pioneering startup with a SaaS platform revolutionising the construction

industry with Digital Passports driving Circularity, Net Zero practices, Safety and transparency.

Our mission is to create innovative, sustainable solutions that not only meet today’s needs but

pave the way for a greener, more efficient future in the Built Environment.

As a small, dynamic team, we value creativity, collaboration, and a relentless drive to make an

impact. Every team member plays a crucial role in our journey, and we are passionate about

building a company culture that fosters growth, innovation, and shared success.

We are currently at an exciting stage of growth, with big ambitions and the backing to make

them a reality. If you are looking to join a company where your ideas matter and you can truly

shape the future, Circuland is the place for you.

What you will do

• Review & Verify Data : Engage with key stakeholders and collect and validate data at product and building level, in line with set requirements.
• Support Product Development : Translate industry needs and regulations into business and product requirements. Work closely with the business and product team to develop the tool and shape its functionality.
• Conduct Research : Stay on top of trends, benchmarks, regulations, and best practices around sustainability in construction – including carbon, circularity, safety, and certification standards.

Who you are

• Background in architecture, engineering, or a related built environment field.
• 2+ years’ experience working on sustainability in buildings or construction.
• Familiar with carbon, circularity, sustainability reporting, and green building certifications like BREEAM, LEED, or WELL.
• Comfortable with Excel and confident working with data – including validation, structure, and consistency.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience in client-facing work.
• Reliable, independent, and take initiative. You’re keen to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced startup.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary : A fair package based on your experience, with room to grow as you take on more responsibility.
• Equity Option : Share in the success of the company through our employee equity scheme.
• Hybrid Work Setup : Based in London, with 3 days per week in the office – balancing focused work with team collaboration.
• Learning & Growth : Get hands-on experience with high-profile projects and help shape best practices in a fast-evolving field. We’ll support your learning from day one.
• High Growth Potential : Join at an early stage with opportunities to grow your role as the company scales – both professionally and in responsibility.
• Make an Impact : Be part of a fast-moving start-up where your ideas count. Work directly with the founders and influence how the tool and processes evolve.

Ready to Make an Impact

If you are driven by the desire to create opportunities and bring transformative ideas to life, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Circuland and be part of something bigger than just business—help us shape the future of sustainable construction.

Apply now and let’s build something great together!

Are you ready to play a crucial role in driving innovation and operational excellence within a dynamic start-up environment? At Circuland, we’re on a mission to revolutionise the construction

industry through Digital Passports, driving Circularity, Net Zero practices, and transparency. As

we expand, we are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Sustainability Consultant to support our work in product and building passports. If you’re excited about data, sustainability, and

construction – and you want to help build something meaningful – let’s talk.

About Circuland

At Circuland, we are a pioneering startup with a SaaS platform revolutionising the construction

industry with Digital Passports driving Circularity, Net Zero practices, Safety and transparency.

Our mission is to create innovative, sustainable solutions that not only meet today’s needs but

pave the way for a greener, more efficient future in the Built Environment.

As a small, dynamic team, we value creativity, collaboration, and a relentless drive to make an

impact. Every team member plays a crucial role in our journey, and we are passionate about

building a company culture that fosters growth, innovation, and shared success.

We are currently at an exciting stage of growth, with big ambitions and the backing to make

them a reality. If you are looking to join a company where your ideas matter and you can truly

shape the future, Circuland is the place for you.

What you will do

• Review & Verify Data : Engage with key stakeholders and collect and validate data at product and building level, in line with set requirements.
• Support Product Development : Translate industry needs and regulations into business and product requirements. Work closely with the business and product team to develop the tool and shape its functionality.
• Conduct Research : Stay on top of trends, benchmarks, regulations, and best practices around sustainability in construction – including carbon, circularity, safety, and certification standards.

Who you are

• Background in architecture, engineering, or a related built environment field.
• 2+ years’ experience working on sustainability in buildings or construction.
• Familiar with carbon, circularity, sustainability reporting, and green building certifications like BREEAM, LEED, or WELL.
• Comfortable with Excel and confident working with data – including validation, structure, and consistency.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience in client-facing work.
• Reliable, independent, and take initiative. You’re keen to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced startup.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary : A fair package based on your experience, with room to grow as you take on more responsibility.
• Equity Option : Share in the success of the company through our employee equity scheme.
• Hybrid Work Setup : Based in London, with 3 days per week in the office – balancing focused work with team collaboration.
• Learning & Growth : Get hands-on experience with high-profile projects and help shape best practices in a fast-evolving field. We’ll support your learning from day one.
• High Growth Potential : Join at an early stage with opportunities to grow your role as the company scales – both professionally and in responsibility.
• Make an Impact : Be part of a fast-moving start-up where your ideas count. Work directly with the founders and influence how the tool and processes evolve.

Ready to Make an Impact

If you are driven by the desire to create opportunities and bring transformative ideas to life, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Circuland and be part of something bigger than just business—help us shape the future of sustainable construction.

Apply now and let’s build something great together!

Role: Sustainability Analyst

Location: Portsmouth

Duration: 18-month Maternity cover

Salary: £45,000

ARM are delighted to be supporting one of our clients with the recruitment of a Sustainability Analyst to cover maternity leave for 18 months.

The Sustainability Analyst will play a pivotal role in driving the business’s sustainability initiatives, focusing on climate change, economic, and social impacts.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide leadership on sustainability issues, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies regarding climate change and social responsibility.
• Actively engage in the business’s Sustainability committee to promote sustainability initiatives across the organisation.
• Develop and implement an environmental sustainability strategy, incorporating best practices and innovative solutions.
• Review and enhance the existing sustainability strategy to reflect current trends and future opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain reporting frameworks on sustainability indicators and KPIs, tracking performance and progress against targets.
• Prepare sustainability disclosures for annual accounts.
• Prepare the annual TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) report.

About you:

• Several years of experience in sustainability roles, demonstrating a proven track record of delivering against NetZero Transition Plans and sustainability disclosures.
• Experience with TCFD reporting.
• Experience with UN Sustainability model and reporting.
• Experience with SBT’s (Science Based Targets) to enhance corporate sustainability strategy and align the business’s strategic goals.
• Relevant sustainability or environmental management qualifications (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 50001).
• Extensive knowledge of climate change, carbon footprint reduction, and sustainable business practices.
• Experience in engaging with EcoVadis, CSR, and ESG initiatives, which all form part of the ‘sustainability’ strategy for the business.

Sustainability Specialist

Lewis Davey is recruiting a Sustainability Specialist to play a key role in shaping our client’s future. Working alongside the Director, you will be responsible for the implementation, delivery and embedding of sustainability strategy. As a Sustainability Specialist, you will be a subject matter expert, leading, delivering and overseeing related sustainability projects and activities. Lewis Davey is keen to speak with Sustainability professionals who have knowledge and experience of working with professional services/accountancy firms.

Role

• Lead the day-to-day implementation, delivery and embedding of the sustainability strategy across operations and activities, ensuring alignment in the execution of the strategic objectives set by the Director and the ongoing evolution of the strategy.
• As SME lead, manage and deliver key sustainability projects and initiatives, as allocated including those relating to Net Zero, ESG data, sustainability assurance, and CPD.
• Act as the internal expert on specific sustainability subjects and working closely with the Director be a key internal resource for advice and guidance for colleagues and ensuring they are kept informed of relevant developments and best practice.
• Produce regular updates and reports on the progress in achieving its agreed commitments and objectives in relation to sustainability strategy and emerging external trends and themes.
• Represent and promote the voice in sustainability policy and thought leadership, ensuring the organisation remains influential and impactful across the profession.
• Provide expert technical support on sustainability-related queries, including reporting and assurance, ensuring high-quality responses that uphold professional competence.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the UK, Europe and globally as appropriate, in the field of sustainability including government, regulatory bodies, standard setters and other relevant NGOs.
• Develop and share technical sustainability content by researching and writing articles, producing guidance for the Technical Bulletin and other publications, and delivering presentations or lectures where appropriate.

What you will need

• A professional accountancy qualification (CA) or equivalent professional qualification is essential.
• Detailed knowledge of UK and global sustainability reporting and sustainability assurance requirements and developments and familiarity with major sustainability reporting initiatives.
• Clear understanding of sustainability as a business issue and its relevance to the accountancy profession.
• Awareness of key issues and trends in the wider sustainability agenda, including but not limited to: Net Zero and decarbonisation, ESG data integrity, and the connection of sustainability and emerging technology
• Excellent project management skills, ability to deal with a large/varied number of projects at various stages and be able to prioritise.
• Excellent written communication skills, including an ability to write articles and professional training/CPD material
• Research experience is desirable, including understanding of research methods and interpretation of research results.

Please note that we will endeavour to review your application within two weeks and, if there is interest in your candidacy, a Consultant will be in touch. Unfortunately, due to the significant amount of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback so if you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest.

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