Regional Sustainability Manager
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Regional Sustainability Manager
Location: London, E14 5HP
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to lead sustainability and Net Zero operations programmes across the European operations of a major global bank.
As part of a globally connected team, you’ll help shape and deliver impactful sustainability strategies, supporting both ISS and the client in achieving their ambitious environmental targets.
Job Description
You will act as the key sustainability contact for the region, collaborating closely with stakeholders at all levels across ISS and the client’s business.
With strong exposure and the chance to operate on a larger platform, this role offers fantastic growth potential.
You’ll also engage with sustainability leads from across the ISS global network to drive innovation, share best practice, and deliver meaningful improvements in performance and impact.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the regional sustainability and net zero operations programme aligned with ISS and client targets
Coordinate carbon reduction efforts across the supply chain within the wider Climate Transition Plan
Drive delivery of key environmental initiatives such as Energy Optimisation and Zero Waste programmes
Embed sustainability into all ISS service lines including FM, technical services, and workplace experience
Monitor, validate, and report environmental data and progress against regional targets
Develop guidance, toolkits, and support regional environmental forums to share best practices
Build strong client relationships and support audits, compliance activities, and business growth opportunities
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven experience in sustainability, ideally within FM or corporate real estate
Strong ability to build, manage, and influence stakeholder relationships
Degree qualified in Sustainability or related environmental discipline
IEMA membership preferred (or working towards)
Confident in leading sustainability programmes and reporting progress
Skilled in integrating sustainability into operational service delivery
Knowledge of environmental compliance and data validation practices
UK The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Location: London, E14 5HP
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to lead sustainability and Net Zero operations programmes across the European operations of a major global bank.
As part of a globally connected team, you’ll help shape and deliver impactful sustainability strategies, supporting both ISS and the client in achieving their ambitious environmental targets.
Job Description
You will act as the key sustainability contact for the region, collaborating closely with stakeholders at all levels across ISS and the client’s business.
With strong exposure and the chance to operate on a larger platform, this role offers fantastic growth potential.
You’ll also engage with sustainability leads from across the ISS global network to drive innovation, share best practice, and deliver meaningful improvements in performance and impact.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the regional sustainability and net zero operations programme aligned with ISS and client targets
Coordinate carbon reduction efforts across the supply chain within the wider Climate Transition Plan
Drive delivery of key environmental initiatives such as Energy Optimisation and Zero Waste programmes
Embed sustainability into all ISS service lines including FM, technical services, and workplace experience
Monitor, validate, and report environmental data and progress against regional targets
Develop guidance, toolkits, and support regional environmental forums to share best practices
Build strong client relationships and support audits, compliance activities, and business growth opportunities
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven experience in sustainability, ideally within FM or corporate real estate
Strong ability to build, manage, and influence stakeholder relationships
Degree qualified in Sustainability or related environmental discipline
IEMA membership preferred (or working towards)
Confident in leading sustainability programmes and reporting progress
Skilled in integrating sustainability into operational service delivery
Knowledge of environmental compliance and data validation practices
UK The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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