Environmental Manager

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion and belonging, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start
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Here at Optum, we are excited to share that we are currently recruiting for an
Environmental Manager
to join our team on a permanent basis.

As Environmental Manager, you will play a key role in driving our sustainability agenda and supporting the delivery of our Net Zero Strategy. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring compliance with environmental standards, managing reporting obligations and embedding best practices across the organisation.

If you have previous environmental management experience and a passion for delivering strategic sustainability initiatives, we'd love to hear from you

Please note that this Environmental Manager job is a remote working role, however our team meet every 6 weeks in the Leeds office.

What You'll Do:

As an Environmental Manager, you will manage the delivery of our Net Zero transition plan, working closely with our Head of Sustainability and wider organisation to ensure alignment across our objectives. You'll oversee emissions reduction initiatives across all scopes and manage key environmental reporting requirements.

A key part of your role will be to project manage the annual emissions analysis process, working with the wider business and our customers to ensure accurate data gathering and processing.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Managing annual emissions data processing, overseeing monthly environmental data workflows and ensuring timely reporting to the Head of Sustainability and SLT.
• Producing accurate disclosures in line with regulatory frameworks and preparation for future requirements.
• Supporting ISO 14001 certification and ensuring our Environmental Management System meets compliance standards.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to deliver environmental strategies and science-aligned transition plans and broader commitments.
• Reviewing and updating environmental compliance training and promoting employee engagement through sustainability initiatives.

Who You'll Be:

You'll bring strong experience in environmental management with a clear focus on sustainability and a proven ability to deliver sustainability strategies. Collaboration will be second nature to you – you will be able to demonstrate your ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders to gather information and support sustainability objectives.

With excellent organisational and communication skills, you'll be confident in managing complex reporting requirements and driving continuous improvement.

Other skills and experience we're looking for include:

• Solid grounding in environmental management and sustainability.
• Experience in project management and strategic delivery for Net Zero, including emissions analysis and disclosures.
• Knowledge of environmental frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data accurately and apply it to compliance frameworks.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Optum, we are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable culture where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work and to reach their full potential. This is a foundation stone of Optum, anchoring the employee cycle from recruitment through to ongoing personal development and genuine, continuous two-way employee engagement, supported by our company values which determine everything we do.

Optum is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We will always work to accommodate individual needs during your application journey. If you require any adjustments, please advise the talent team.