Senior Manager Sustainability Design

End Date
Friday 26 January 2024Salary Range
£71,825 - £84,500
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Helping to shape the Group’s transition to net zero?Job Description
JOB TITLE: Senior Manager Sustainability Design - 12 month FTCLOCATIONS: Edinburgh, Bristol, Birmingham, or LeedsSALARY:£71,825 - £84,500HOURS: Full TimeWORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site.Are you interested in… Helping to craft the Group’s transition to net zero? Delivering improvements to our workplaces which reduce the group’s carbon footprint? Engaging with colleagues on sustainability and influencing them to be more sustainable? Then the Future Workplace team may be the team for you!
We are responsible for defining the shape, size and working environments for the group’s future property portfolio. Working closely with divisions to understand their needs, the team translate business strategy, resource needs and how we attract and retain talent into a location strategy. We play a critical part in delivering our long-term strategy, including our dedication to Transform Ways of Working and our working environments, and our plans to simplify and optimise our property portfolio.
This role is responsible for developing the Group’s operational climate strategy, focussing on reducing the environmental impact of our buildings and our colleagues’ travel activity. An expert in sustainability, with experience in energy, buildings and transportation related net zero transitions, the Senior Manager will research groundbreaking approaches to reducing the environmental impact of consumption, work with suppliers to meet our bold environmental targets and help to position Lloyds Banking Group as an industry leader in sustainability.
What we need from you
Identify and mobilise initiatives to reduce carbon, energy, water, waste and travel and facilitate the delivery of these initiatives, including development of business cases.
Develop the strategies and leverage customer relationships to reduce energy, waste and water consumption and carbon footprint in line with agreed targets.Work in partnership with suppliers on the identification and delivery of sustainability initiatives which underpin consumption and environmental targets.Target opportunities to increase our biodiversity within our estate, bringing Nature closer to our People & Places. Own the reporting and communication of quantitative and qualitative information to external customers, collaborating with Group Sustainable Business and Group Corporate Affairs to provide timely and accurate data which supports the Group’s sustainability leadership ambitions.Collaborate to deliver excellent communications to a variety of internal and external audiences across a range of channels including articles, videos and face to face presentations.Ensure the Group adheres to environmental legislation including mandatory carbon reporting, working with suppliers to scan for emerging legislation and develop plans for compliance.Utilise and develop an external network of sustainability experts and collaborate with external sustainability bodies to develop insight and innovation.Collaborate with the Group Sustainable Business team and divisional Sustainability leads to ensure Group Property is a key enabler to Group commitments.Embed waste, energy and water efficiency across the Group as an integral element of the design process.Support development of the Group‘s utilities and energy strategy, including utilities efficiency and procurement.Challenge thinking to promote greater focus on colleague experience, within and across teams.Act as a role model for the Group’s values and behaviours, supporting cultural transformation within and across teams.Line management of three colleagues, who are subject matter experts in travel, colleague engagement, energy, carbon waste and water.Key Capabilities/Knowledge/Skills
Extensive knowledge of sustainability with demonstrable technical knowledge in buildings, energy, and transportation transitions.Relevant professional experience with appropriate qualification(s) in sustainability (desired but not crucial).Understanding of key environmental metrics, including carbon accounting and reporting.Ability to solve problems and deliver safe, sustainable solutions in partnership with multiple stakeholders.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of engaging and influencing a variety of internal & stakeholders at senior levels and preparing and delivering presentations.Ability to simplify and present complex / technical matters to gain understanding and dedication at all levels of an organisation.Innovative and curious attitude, with a focus on commerciality of solutions.Experience of building strong collaborative working relationships across a divisional operating model.Experience of supplier management, in particular implementing innovation through a supply chain.Experience of leading teams and coaching others to be their bestAbout working for us
Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our colleagues to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We’re disability confident. So if you’d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.
We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:
A generous pension contribution of up to 15%An annual performance-related bonusShare schemes including free shares.Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on topA variety of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policiesDo you want to do amazing work, that’s exciting and makes a difference to millions of people. Join our journey!
We're driven by a clear purpose; helping Britain prosper. Our colleagues are passionate about making a difference to customers, businesses and communities.
We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where everyone is able to make a real difference!
If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.
We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.
We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
This employer is a corporate member of myGwork - LGBTQ+ professionals, the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals, students, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.