We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Sustainability Manager to join our parent company – Advanced Utility Networks. In this role, you will support and drive sustainability initiatives across TriConnex, eSmart Networks, Advanced Electricity Networks, and Advanced Water Infrastructure Networks. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape our sustainability efforts, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives while making a meaningful impact. What will you be doing? As the Sustainability Manager, you will play a key role in developing and delivering impactful sustainability strategies across the business. Your responsibilities will include: Sustainability Strategy Development: Contribute to the design and execution of the Group’s sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and objectives. Project Management: Oversee assigned sustainability initiatives, including developing a Supplier Code of Conduct, creating a Responsible Sourcing Policy, and managing data to establish meaningful sustainability KPIs. Regulatory Compliance: Monitor, analyse, and report progress against established sustainability benchmarks using designated reporting tools. Suppliers and Business Partner Evaluation: Perform due diligence to comply with regulatory requirements and promote transparency across the supply chain, identifying and mitigating sustainability risks. Sustainability Reporting: Prepare and manage internal and external sustainability reports, including data collection and analysis to support accurate and compliant disclosures. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to integrate sustainability practices across business functions, ensuring company-wide alignment with environmental and social goals. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including shareholders and regulatory bodies, to communicate sustainability goals, progress, and compliance status. Sustainability Initiatives: Lead and support projects that promote environmental, social, and governance goals, such as reducing the carbon footprint, improving diversity and inclusion, and ensuring ethical governance practices. Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs on sustainability practices to enhance internal understanding and adherence to environmental objectives. Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and update sustainability policies, procedures, and documentation to reflect regulatory changes and evolving industry standards. The Person To be successful in this role, you will have a proven background in sustainability or ESG management, along with a passion for driving meaningful change. We are looking for individuals who have: Proven Expertise: Demonstrated experience in sustainability or ESG management, with a track record of successfully delivering impactful projects. Analytical and Research Skills: Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex sustainability regulations and translate them into actionable strategies. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and report on sustainability initiatives. Project Management: Ability to manage multiple sustainability initiatives, meet deadlines, and work effectively within cross-functional teams. Passion for Sustainability: A genuine passion and commitment to environmental improvement and advancing sustainability in all forms. Educational Background: Degree-level education (desirable). Our Benefits: Our company is devoted to ensuring our staff receives a comprehensive selection of rewards and perks. We acknowledge that employment is merely a portion of our daily routine, and our objective is to provide our team members with a broad spectrum of versatile benefits that cater to their needs. We take pride in offering a diverse assortment of options to support all lifestyles, with a majority of these benefits accessible throughout the year. Our benefits/perks consist of: Competitive Salary Hybrid Working Options Flexible Staggered Start/Finish Times Life Cover Attractive Holiday Allowance EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme Wellbeing Services Enhanced Parental Leave Long Service Awards Learning & Development Opportunities Retail Discount Volunteering Scheme Christmas Shutdown Buy Additional Holiday And much more We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in all its forms. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary. If you require any adjustments during your application, interview process or throughout your employment, please do not hesitate to let us know.