Head of Sustainability

3 weeks ago


London Area, United Kingdom Bigblue Full time

About the Company

One of the UK’s leading workplace design & fit out company creating unrivalled workspaces that drive performance. We provide complete workplace consultancy, from a single office relocation, design and fit out, to workspace planning, refurbishment, and interior branding on a global scale. Our clients rely on us to craft bespoke and sustainable workspaces and our proudest moments are seeing their first reaction when the doors open to their new offices.

Based in Central London, with a regional presence in the South, Midlands and North of England. Core activity is design, project management and delivery of high-end workplace interior fit outs.

Role overview

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, future thinking challenger who will run our Sustainability & Environmental team and be a key figurehead advising on, implementing strategies and winning work.


The Head of Sustainability & Environmental will be responsible for leading and implementing the organisations environmental and sustainability strategies. The role will focus on the development and maintenance of policies and initiatives that enhance environmental stewardship, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to drive sustainable practices across all aspects of the business with the help of their team of experts.


The Head of Sustainability & Environmental will be a key contributor to three main pillars:

Delighting clients by ensuring their experience is high quality, accessible and professional in regard to Sustainability and Environmental

Ensuring a happy team by leading and building a successful team and creating good relationships with all relevant parties within & external to the business and engaging with them in a positive manner


Meeting our financial objectives by ensuring that targets are met and exceeded where possible and contribute to winning new work and maintaining existing


Key Responsibilities:

Strategy and Leadership

• Accountable for driving direction and implementation of the Environmental and Sustainability strategy

• Lead a positive culture of environmental and sustainability awareness throughout the organisation

• Obtain buy in from management and Leadership to guarantee sustainability is a business priority.

• Position as market leaders in sustainability¸ environmental stewardship and social purpose.

• Ensure business objectives align with team objectives and strategy

• Provide leadership, direction and mentoring to the team

• Set up KPI’s (key performance indicators) and SLAs (service level agreements) for the team and external associated parties


Business Sustainability

• Ensure that sustainability and environmental considerations are integrated as part of each process within the Business System and are fully implemented.

• Report annually to the Leadership team on sustainable and environmental information to inform the company’s annual reporting

• Identify emerging trends in sustainability and environmental best practices and recommend innovative approaches to improve the organisations sustainability performance

• Drive the implementation of new technologies and systems that support sustainability goals

• Support and champion the energy management system certified under ISO 50001 Environmental Compliance and Risk Management

• Responsibility to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies, including local, national and international standards

• Support and resource control measures to ensure identified environmental risks are mitigated or eliminated.

• Stay updated with changes in environmental legislation and standards and ensure the organisation is proactive in adapting to these changes

• Support and champion the environmental management system certified under ISO 14001 Resource

• Own, develop and manage a budget to ensure objectives are achieved and met.


Stakeholder Engagement

• Responsible for success implementation of sustainability training programme in the business, including developing and delivering training on topics of expertise

• Oversee all teams to ensure sustainability & environmental targets are met

• Establish relationships with key contractors ensuring they understand and align with our ESG (Environment Social Governance) strategy. Business Development

• Manage and organise team resources

• Meet potential clients when relevant, to communicate sustainability & environmental journey to assist others and make them aware of our services and views

• Provide expertise in approaching and meeting the sustainability, environmental and wellbeing targets of our potential clients

• Join a project team for pitches/presentations as and when relevant to secure new or continuing work



  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Head of Consulting - Sustainability Full time

    Sillion is a pioneering consultancy that drives the global sustainability transition. Our forward-thinking advisory business combines technical expertise in sustainability, proprietary modelling tools, and stakeholder needs understanding.We provide management teams with actionable information on strategy and operations, and finance teams with data, insights,...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Head of Consulting - Sustainability Full time

    Company OverviewSillion is a pioneering consultancy dedicated to driving the sustainability transition. Our forward-thinking advisory business combines technical expertise in sustainability, proprietary modelling tools, and stakeholder needs analysis.SalaryWe offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience (£100,000+ per annum). Our benefits package...

  • Head of Sustainability

    6 months ago


    London, United Kingdom Donald Insall Associates Full time

    We are looking for a Head of Sustainability to join our practice in a cross-discipline role. **Practice Culture**: We believe that change is continuous and that buildings are, in effect, ‘alive’. Historic buildings should be constantly maintained and sensitively adapted so that they may be lastingly used and enjoyed. All of our projects are unique, but...


  • London, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON Full time

    The opportunity The Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF) is looking for a highly skilled Head of Knowledge Exchange in Fashion and Sustainability to join us on a full-time basis. In this role, you will help to build and maintain the profile of the centre as a leader in Fashion and Sustainability, by assuming operational responsibility for the development of...

  • Head of Sustainability

    5 months ago


    London, United Kingdom Roberts Webb Recruitment Full time

    **Brand new role!! Head of Sustainability** We are incredibly excited to be recruiting for this newly created role for a large employer with their Head Office in London. Due to growth within the business, they are looking for an experienced Sustainability professional to join their team. Youll be an innovator, someone who enjoys building a function from the...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom EGIS Full time

    Join EGIS as a key player in shaping the future of sustainable building practices.We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Sustainability to lead our Sustainability Team in delivering exceptional results across various sectors, including design and analysis on building physics, carbon reduction, sustainable building design, and engineering...


  • London, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Head of Sustainability Reporting Do you want to work for a fast growing sustainability consultancy that is driven by a collective passion to inspire change? Are you looking to develop your career that aligns with your purpose-led mindset? Do you have exceptional relationship building skills that you wish to apply both externally to an exceptional client...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom CBRE Full time

    CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are seeking a highly skilled Head of Sustainability to join our team in London. The purpose of this role is to lead the FM related Sustainability programme for a global client operating in the banking sector. The successful candidate...

  • Head of Sustainability

    7 months ago


    London, United Kingdom GCS Recruitment Specialists Ltd Full time

    Eden Brown Synergy are working with a Central Government department who have a vacancy for a Head of Sustainability. We are seeking someone with deep sustainability expertise to support the organisation and their customers to realise their Carbon Net Zero ambitions. This new team has a varied role responsible for CCS sustainability policy, advising public...

  • Head of Sustainability

    6 months ago


    London, United Kingdom Artfarm London Full time

    **Head of Sustainability** In this role you will take responsibility for the actions and strategic direction that Artfarm takes in relation to sustainability. You will have a crucial role in driving the green agenda forward and influence and innovate both internally and externally. Like everything else we do at Artfarm, we strive to lead with honesty and...


  • London, United Kingdom CDP Ltd Full time

    HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY My award winning London based client is looking for a Head of Energy and Sustainability to join their office in vibrant SE1. You will be supporting and advising the directors and engineers on developing, promoting and implementing the energy and sustainability aspects of their projects, whilst representing the company, winning...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aviva plc Full time

    Are you passionate about sustainability and ESG? Do you want to make a real difference in the financial services industry?As a Head of Sustainability at Aviva plc, you will play a key role in driving our ESG agenda and embedding sustainability into everything we do.You will be responsible for leading the development and execution of our ESG integration...

  • Head of Sustainability

    5 months ago


    London, United Kingdom MOO Full time

    MOO set out to shake up the world of print back in 2006. And we’ve come a long way since. Today we’re a 400 + strong team (we’re thinking of getting matching jackets) who create print and digital products for companies of all sizes - from Google and AirBnB to the guy who makes those amazing prints you found at a craft fair. Our global HQ is in London,...


  • London, United Kingdom Career Trails Full time

    Head of Sustainability required for leading building surveying and project management firm. Ideally you will be well placed to build a fee generating income stream and team for a well established business. Must have a passion for sustainability and Net Zero. Areas to be established include BREAM, EPC and Compliance, Energy Modelling, Sustainability, Energy...


  • London, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY My award winning London based client is looking for a Head of Energy and Sustainability to join their office in vibrant SE1. You will be supporting and advising the directors and engineers on developing, promoting and implementing the energy and sustainability aspects of their projects, whilst representing the company, winning...


  • City of London, United Kingdom Irwin & Colton Full time

    Interim Head of Sustainability London 9-month Fixed Term Contract Circa £65,000 + Benefits We're delighted to be partnering with a leading educational institution, to recruit and Interim Head of Sustainability. This is positions will lead on sustainability strategy, creating and managing initiatives and action plans to ensure targets are met. This...


  • City of London, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Interim Head of Sustainability London 9-month Fixed Term Contract Circa £65,000 + Benefits We're delighted to be partnering with a leading educational institution, to recruit and Interim Head of Sustainability. This is positions will lead on sustainability strategy, creating and managing initiatives and action plans to ensure targets are met....


  • London, United Kingdom Harts Group Full time

    **Head of Learning and Sustainability | Harts Group| London** We are looking for a talented and inspiring **Head of Learning and Sustainability** to join our exceptional team at **Harts Group **in London. **Meaningful Rewards at Harts Group** - **Head of Learning and Sustainability** Salary range from £50,000 to £60,000 DOE - 50% Off all Food & Drink...

  • Head Bartender

    6 months ago


    London, United Kingdom The Pigs Head Full time

    We are on a mission to prove that a top quality pub & restaurant doesn’t need to cost the earth. Our long term aim is to be carbon negative, but we need the help of passionate humans who truly care about the planet, themselves and others. We work with environmentally mindful farmers and are stocking sustainably sourced wines and spirits. Our furniture,...

  • Head of Sustainability

    5 months ago


    London, United Kingdom Kindred Group Full time

    About Kindred Kindred Group is a digital entertainment pioneer bringing together nine successful online gambling brands, forming one of the largest online gambling groups in the world. Our purpose is to transform gambling by being a trusted source of entertainment that contributes positively to society. Our goal is that 0% revenue is derived from harmful...