Director of Sustainability

5 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Birketts Full time

Birketts is a leading UK law firm with a rich heritage spanning 160 years. With over 700 lawyers and legal professionals across its offices, the company advises businesses, governments, and individuals on various aspects of law.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Sustainability Manager to join our team in Bristol. As a key member of our sustainability team, you will be responsible for progressing our Environmental Sustainability strategy and leading on the development of our Net Zero Plan (NZP). The ideal candidate will have experience in environmental practices, policies, and regulations for reporting compliance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Environmental and Sustainability Strategy: Progressing Birketts's Environmental Sustainability strategy and leading on the development of our Net Zero Plan (NZP).
  • Data collection: Collaborating with internal stakeholders to obtain relevant carbon usage data and develop NZP proposals targeting scope 1, 2, and 3 reductions.
  • Communications: Promoting environmental sustainability to colleagues across the business through intranet news items and presentations at internal workshops.
  • Environmental and Sustainability Committee: Managing and running the admin support for the internal Environmental and Sustainability Committee.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Experience: In environmental practices, policies, and regulations for reporting compliance.
  • Skills: Good data management and Excel skills, very good written skills, and the ability to produce high-quality first drafts.
  • Credentials: A strong understanding of the SBTi guidance and other environmental regulations, standards, and frameworks.
Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a range of benefits including:

  • Competitive salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum.
  • 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays rising with service.
  • Pension scheme: Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee).
  • Healthcare: Private Healthcare - BUPA (offered after probation is passed).
  • Flexible working: We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles.


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