Environmental Sustainability Manager
Salary -
ranging from £60,000-£85,000
Are you interested in leading on the development, deployment and monitoring of a corporate environmental strategy for a large and complex organisation?
The team/department
The Environmental Sustainability team is a small yet dynamic team in the Finance and Corporate Services Directorate in the FCA Operations division. The team's remit is to work with key departments and divisions to manage operational environmental risk and to drive the FCA and its fully owned independent subsidiary, the Payments System Regulator (PSR), to becoming more sustainable across its estate and activities.
To support the UK Government's commitment to transition to net zero by 2050, the FCA has set and recently independently validated its own greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets.
The team is looking to develop its capability by recruiting a talented environmental sustainability manager to lead and deliver its remit and achieve positive sustainability outcomes.
What you will be doing (the role)
As a manager of the team, you will be leading on the FCA's corporate environmental strategy and net-zero transition priorities. This role will be responsible for ensuring the FCA has a coherent sustainability strategy, a clear delivery plan is set out and progress is monitored and reported. The role will also involve providing advice, consultancy, and guidance to relevant departments to ensure the organisation is educated and making the best possible sustainability decisions.
You will be responsible for: Developing and leading the FCA's corporate environmental strategy and net-zero transition priorities alongside setting relevant policies and standards for the organisation to follow Setting clear, coherent, prioritised actions to reduce environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions Leading the ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certification, including the development of policies, processes, and controls Overseeing initiatives to reduce waste, water usage, and energy consumption and to increase the use of renewable energy and materials Setting strategy and direction for the Sustainability team Leading colleagues across various FCA departments, including Estates Management, Procurement, Finance, Technology, Strategy, Communications, and the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) Leading strategic conversations at an executive and non-executive level Overseeing production of the environmental sustainability annual report in line with HM Treasury's sustainability reporting guidelines What will you get from the role? Lead and be at the forefront of the FCA's sustainability journey Opportunity to present and engage with senior management Act as Subject Matter Expert on environment and net-zero transition Work with internal cross-departmental multi-cultural stakeholders and external stakeholders such as suppliers, public bodies, and other regulators Opportunity to explore new ideas and innovation in the current approach Develop skills and be involved in priority projects across the organisation Core benefits that you will receive as standard are: 28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Private healthcare with Bupa A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month Life assurance of eight times your basic salary Income protection The skills and experience you will have
Minimum Direct experience of developing, implementing and managing environmental sustainability strategies within an organisation Proven experience with Environmental Management Systems, including external ISO 14001 audits and internal audits Experience of implementing various standards and frameworks, such as Greening Government Commitments, TCFD, GRI, and SDG Essential Studies and qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or a related field Expertise in producing annual environmental reports Proficiency in conducting greenhouse gas emissions inventories (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) under the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Experience with the Science Based Targets initiative application and accreditation Competence in evaluating tender offers or producing tender submissions Knowledge of facilities management and procurement processes Experience using carbon credits Experience in planning and delivering sustainability events at the organisational level (e.g., Earth Day, Environment Day, Waste Awareness Day) About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of nearly 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole.
The FCA's Values & Diversity
Our ambition is to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation.
The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisations. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, disabled and minority ethnic candidates for our Manager level role.
Flexible working
We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want but we won't judge you for asking.
Useful information Applications for this role close on the 21st January 2025 This role is graded as Manager - Corporate Got a question?
If you are interested in learning more about the role please contact:
For internal applicants, please contact Katie Ayling at katie.ayling@fca.org.uk
For external applicants, please contact Ifrah Azam at ifrah.azam@fca.org.uk
What to expect from our interview process
The process will involve three separate stages: A competency-based interview Psychometric Assessment Final Interview Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role.
Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: 21st January 2025 First Round interviews & Assessment: w/c 27th January 2025 Final Interview: TBC
Application support
We want to remove any possible barriers and are committed to providing a wide range of reasonable adjustments so that you can keep the focus on your conversations and be at your best. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary -
ranging from £60,000-£85,000
Are you interested in leading on the development, deployment and monitoring of a corporate environmental strategy for a large and complex organisation?
The team/department
The Environmental Sustainability team is a small yet dynamic team in the Finance and Corporate Services Directorate in the FCA Operations division. The team's remit is to work with key departments and divisions to manage operational environmental risk and to drive the FCA and its fully owned independent subsidiary, the Payments System Regulator (PSR), to becoming more sustainable across its estate and activities.
To support the UK Government's commitment to transition to net zero by 2050, the FCA has set and recently independently validated its own greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets.
The team is looking to develop its capability by recruiting a talented environmental sustainability manager to lead and deliver its remit and achieve positive sustainability outcomes.
What you will be doing (the role)
As a manager of the team, you will be leading on the FCA's corporate environmental strategy and net-zero transition priorities. This role will be responsible for ensuring the FCA has a coherent sustainability strategy, a clear delivery plan is set out and progress is monitored and reported. The role will also involve providing advice, consultancy, and guidance to relevant departments to ensure the organisation is educated and making the best possible sustainability decisions.
You will be responsible for: Developing and leading the FCA's corporate environmental strategy and net-zero transition priorities alongside setting relevant policies and standards for the organisation to follow Setting clear, coherent, prioritised actions to reduce environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions Leading the ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certification, including the development of policies, processes, and controls Overseeing initiatives to reduce waste, water usage, and energy consumption and to increase the use of renewable energy and materials Setting strategy and direction for the Sustainability team Leading colleagues across various FCA departments, including Estates Management, Procurement, Finance, Technology, Strategy, Communications, and the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) Leading strategic conversations at an executive and non-executive level Overseeing production of the environmental sustainability annual report in line with HM Treasury's sustainability reporting guidelines What will you get from the role? Lead and be at the forefront of the FCA's sustainability journey Opportunity to present and engage with senior management Act as Subject Matter Expert on environment and net-zero transition Work with internal cross-departmental multi-cultural stakeholders and external stakeholders such as suppliers, public bodies, and other regulators Opportunity to explore new ideas and innovation in the current approach Develop skills and be involved in priority projects across the organisation Core benefits that you will receive as standard are: 28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Private healthcare with Bupa A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month Life assurance of eight times your basic salary Income protection The skills and experience you will have
Minimum Direct experience of developing, implementing and managing environmental sustainability strategies within an organisation Proven experience with Environmental Management Systems, including external ISO 14001 audits and internal audits Experience of implementing various standards and frameworks, such as Greening Government Commitments, TCFD, GRI, and SDG Essential Studies and qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or a related field Expertise in producing annual environmental reports Proficiency in conducting greenhouse gas emissions inventories (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) under the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Experience with the Science Based Targets initiative application and accreditation Competence in evaluating tender offers or producing tender submissions Knowledge of facilities management and procurement processes Experience using carbon credits Experience in planning and delivering sustainability events at the organisational level (e.g., Earth Day, Environment Day, Waste Awareness Day) About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of nearly 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole.
The FCA's Values & Diversity
Our ambition is to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation.
The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisations. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, disabled and minority ethnic candidates for our Manager level role.
Flexible working
We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want but we won't judge you for asking.
Useful information Applications for this role close on the 21st January 2025 This role is graded as Manager - Corporate Got a question?
If you are interested in learning more about the role please contact:
For internal applicants, please contact Katie Ayling at katie.ayling@fca.org.uk
For external applicants, please contact Ifrah Azam at ifrah.azam@fca.org.uk
What to expect from our interview process
The process will involve three separate stages: A competency-based interview Psychometric Assessment Final Interview Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role.
Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: 21st January 2025 First Round interviews & Assessment: w/c 27th January 2025 Final Interview: TBC
Application support
We want to remove any possible barriers and are committed to providing a wide range of reasonable adjustments so that you can keep the focus on your conversations and be at your best. #J-18808-Ljbffr
