Senior Social & Environmental Lead
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 146442 |
Summary
Senior Social & Environmental Lead
Location: London, E14 9SH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We’re looking for a Senior Social & Environmental Lead to drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Social Value and Sustainability programmes across a major national FM contract.
Job Description
This senior leadership role will be responsible for managing a team of experts, ensuring consistency in delivery and maximising impact for people, places and planet.
You’ll oversee programme performance and reporting, engage key stakeholders, and embed sustainability into the core of service delivery.
A fantastic opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives and shape the future of sustainable FM on a major UK contract.
Key Responsibilities
Lead delivery and reporting of Social Value and Sustainability plans for the client contract
Chair the Community Interest Group and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with legislation and best practice
Manage budgets and lead Social Value and Sustainability teams
Oversee CCS reporting (RM6232) and act as subject matter expert for Government sector
Support the wider Government sector and liaise with ISS central functions to meet contract goals
Regular travel across the UK is required to support national programme delivery
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Extensive sustainability leadership experience, ideally in the public/government sector
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Line management experience with proven team leadership
Broad sustainability knowledge at a generalist level (not SME depth)
Familiarity with the FM industry and its operational context
Culturally aware and experienced in client-facing roles
Confident influencing at senior levels across diverse environments
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 9SH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We’re looking for a Senior Social & Environmental Lead to drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Social Value and Sustainability programmes across a major national FM contract.
Job Description
This senior leadership role will be responsible for managing a team of experts, ensuring consistency in delivery and maximising impact for people, places and planet.
You’ll oversee programme performance and reporting, engage key stakeholders, and embed sustainability into the core of service delivery.
A fantastic opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives and shape the future of sustainable FM on a major UK contract.
Key Responsibilities
Lead delivery and reporting of Social Value and Sustainability plans for the client contract
Chair the Community Interest Group and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with legislation and best practice
Manage budgets and lead Social Value and Sustainability teams
Oversee CCS reporting (RM6232) and act as subject matter expert for Government sector
Support the wider Government sector and liaise with ISS central functions to meet contract goals
Regular travel across the UK is required to support national programme delivery
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Extensive sustainability leadership experience, ideally in the public/government sector
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Line management experience with proven team leadership
Broad sustainability knowledge at a generalist level (not SME depth)
Familiarity with the FM industry and its operational context
Culturally aware and experienced in client-facing roles
Confident influencing at senior levels across diverse environments
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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