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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced sustainability leader to join a leading international professional services firm, overseeing the delivery of a global sustainability programme. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence across sustainability initiatives, ensuring key workstreams are delivered effectively while supporting the firm's wider environmental and ESG objectives.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will lead a multidisciplinary team and play a pivotal role in embedding sustainability across global operations.

Role

Lead the delivery of the firm's global sustainability programme and operational workstreamsManage and develop a high-performing sustainability team, overseeing workload planning and delivery prioritiesOversee climate-related data collection, emissions reporting, transition planning and CDP submissionsLead sustainability audit, assurance and data governance activitiesPrepare executive-level reports, governance papers and leadership briefingsBuild strong relationships with stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Procurement, Operations, Risk, Real Estate and CommunicationsManage external consultants, auditors and sustainability partnersIdentify operational risks, drive continuous improvement and support strategic sustainability initiatives

Lead the delivery of the firm's global sustainability programme and operational workstreams

Manage and develop a high-performing sustainability team, overseeing workload planning and delivery priorities

Oversee climate-related data collection, emissions reporting, transition planning and CDP submissions

Lead sustainability audit, assurance and data governance activities

Prepare executive-level reports, governance papers and leadership briefings

Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Procurement, Operations, Risk, Real Estate and Communications

Manage external consultants, auditors and sustainability partners

Identify operational risks, drive continuous improvement and support strategic sustainability initiatives

Candidate Requirements

Significant experience leading sustainability programmes within a professional services, law firm, big 4 or a corporate environmentStrong knowledge of sustainability reporting, climate disclosures and ESG frameworksExperience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and operational deliveryProven leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor high-performing teamsExcellent programme management, organisational and stakeholder engagement skillsStrong analytical, communication and presentation skillsExperience supporting sustainability assurance, audit or reporting programmes is advantageousExperience within a law firm or other professional services environment is beneficial

Significant experience leading sustainability programmes within a professional services, law firm, big 4 or a corporate environment

Strong knowledge of sustainability reporting, climate disclosures and ESG frameworks

Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and operational delivery

Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor high-performing teams

Excellent programme management, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills

Experience supporting sustainability assurance, audit or reporting programmes is advantageous

Experience within a law firm or other professional services environment is beneficial

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a high-profile leadership role, shaping the delivery of a global sustainability strategy within a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation.

Please attach an updated CV. If you do not hear back within one week, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback cannot be provided.

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