We’re looking for an experienced Sustainability Manager to join a high-profile government contract based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering impactful sustainability and environmental strategies across a prestigious client portfolio.
You’ll be part of a collaborative network of sustainability professionals, working closely with clients, stakeholders, and operational teams to drive environmental performance, compliance, and social value initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of sustainability plans aligned to client and contract objectives
- Monitor KPIs, targets, and performance—driving continuous improvement
- Manage and maintain ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS), including audits and compliance
- Track, analyse, and report sustainability performance data and insights
- Support the client in achieving and maintaining ISO 14001 accreditation
- Drive environmental initiatives across waste, energy, and carbon reduction
- Deliver social value programmes including community engagement and local employment initiatives
- Build strong client and stakeholder relationships, including working with integrators
- Engage operational teams to embed sustainability into day-to-day delivery
About You
We’re looking for someone who is driven, analytical, and confident in a client-facing environment.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering sustainability programmes within FM or similar environments
- Strong experience managing ISO 14001 systems (essential)
- Background in carbon reporting, environmental data analysis, and sustainability reporting frameworks
- Proven stakeholder management experience across multiple levels
- Solid understanding of environmental legislation and compliance
- Experience working with sustainability metrics including waste, energy, and carbon
- Knowledge of Social Value, TOMs, and the Social Value Model
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor (essential)
Additional Requirements
- Eligibility to obtain SC Clearance
The Company
ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors—from healthcare to finance—to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences.
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community.
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team—we’ll be happy to support you.
Join ISS and be part of something bigger.
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