Role: Live Events Sustainability Expert
Contact Type: Full time - 12 month fixed term contract to deliver projects for a Fortune500 client.
Salary: Competitive (Negotiable dependent on skills and experience).
Start Date: Immediate, depending on availability.
Hours: 40 hour working week (Weekends and bank holiday working will be required).
Location: Hybrid (International project, flexibility and ability to travel required).
Reports to: Directors and corporate client
Who are you?
* A dynamic and experienced live events sustainability practitioner to join our team to support the global delivery of a distinct range of projects, including some from a global entertainment industry client.
* Demonstrable experience in the live events industry is essential.
* The ideal candidate will have experience of event production and practical implementation of sustainability solutions and interventions.
* Someone with a willingness to travel internationally and work away from home.
* A strategic thinker with a track record of implementing and measuring successful sustainability strategies and solutions across various event projects.
* Knowledge of sustainable energy and transport event solutions and vendors required.
Qualities of a Successful Candidate
* Demonstrable sustainability experience within Live Events Industry: Experience leading and implementing environmental sustainability initiatives at live events in Europe, the UK and the US.
* Deep technical understanding: Deep knowledge of sustainable event solutions available globally and locally, with an emphasis on energy and transport. For example, good knowledge of battery systems or EV van solutions and vendors operating in key global markets [e.g. London, LA, NYC, etc.].
* Growth mindset and entrepreneurial outlook: A proactive and motivated individual who can work independently and prioritise a variable workload.
* Enthusiasm for a scale-up environment: Willing to work as part of a small but growing team on exciting, client and event industry-leading projects.
* Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet client expectations.
* Personable and confident communicator: Capable of engaging with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders at all levels.
* Scientific rigour : A scientific and data driven approach to assessments and reporting.
* Leadership skills: Senior-level managerial experience with the ability to lead teams, build strong relationships, and manage a variety of stakeholder groups.
Client Scope of Work & Deliverables
* Gain a strong understanding of the client’s context, including its current decarbonisation efforts, sustainability priorities, and established technology and vendor relationships in key global cities.
* Review the client’s internal materials summarizing sustainability initiatives across production and events to ensure a comprehensive understanding of priorities, including energy efficiency, electric vehicles, clean mobile power, and renewable energy solutions; as well as consumer research regarding sustainability in Events,.
* Develop a prioritisation plan for 2025 client's events, including methodology to identify events where sustainability interventions can have the greatest impact (as defined by decarbonization and consumer visibility/inspiration), including by considering criteria such as the number of attendees, the budget size, locally available clean tech and renewable energy, event location, etc.
* Prepare and present an action plan summarizing 2025 event priorities for internal alignment with the client’s leadership.
* Support the client’s events teams with sustainability-related consultative requests, action plans, and onsite implementation in the UK, Europe and US, including:
* Stakeholder engagement with event and event production leads.
* Data collection and mapping to establish sustainability boundaries and metrics.
* Recommendations for sustainability solutions and services e.g. battery systems, mobile EV and battery charging, grid tie-ins, low-carbon travel, advanced waste management, etc.
* Monitoring progress and managing supplier relationships for successful implementation.
* Attend select events to provide onsite support and develop post-event sustainability reports, including:
* Total waste and greenhouse gas emission footprints.
* Current practices analysis and actionable recommendations for energy, transport, and waste impact reductions.
* Collaborate on internal sustainability playbooks, guidelines, and memos as requested by the client’s leadership.
* Participate and engage with client teams and stakeholders, such as through project meetings, production meetings and events. (In person and virtual)
* Provide project management support, ensuring timely completion of deliverables, and maintaining detailed task updates within the client's internal project management systems (Airtable).
Required Skills and Experience
* 5+ years of experience in environmental sustainability or related consultancy roles, as well as 5+ years of event production experience and knowledge. We welcome applicants with varying levels of experience if they can demonstrate relevant skills and knowledge.
* Knowledge of operational solutions that can be implemented at events e.g. battery systems, low-carbon transport, mobile charging, grid tie-ins, advanced waste management, etc.
* A strong understanding of event sustainability principles, frameworks, standards and key impact areas.
* Experience in sectors such as entertainment, immersive experiences, live events, culture or film & TV.
* Proactive engagement with industry news, regulation requirements and changes, professional networking and ability and desire to stay up to date with the evolving sustainability and events landscape.
* Analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills are essential, we encourage applicants to highlight how they have applied these in their work or studies.
* Computer literacy with Microsoft Office and Google Suite; advanced Excel skills would be advantageous.
* Strong communication and engagement skills are important and we welcome different styles of conveying complex ideas in simple ways.
* We value membership of IEMA or similar professional bodies.
Desired Skills and Experience
* Knowledge of global and local environmental legislation and mandatory reporting requirements in the UK, Europe and US.
* Experience of working on global projects in different regions and markets.
* Willingness to learn and adapt: Eager to develop knowledge through qualifications, training, and collaboration with the client and colleagues.
Key Information & Employment Benefits:
* 32 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays) plus potential for additional office closure days and birthday leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Income Protection (Long term sickness support).
* Life Insurance (4x base salary).
* Statutory pension contributions (with option to increase your contributions).
* Flexible hybrid working available.
* Company laptop and hybrid working set up provided.
* Training, qualifications and development opportunities.
* Primary annual professional institute subscription.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Free event tickets (varies annually).
* Volunteer / ‘Good Causes’ Days.
Equal Opportunities
Hope Solutions is a real living wage and equal opportunities employer, providing a workplace environment free from any form of discrimination, including, but not limited to all protected characteristics of The Equality Act 2010.
We recruit, employ, train and compensate people based on their relevant experience and skills. No person will be disadvantaged by any conditions of the recruitment process or employment.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please get in touch.
How to apply?
* If this sounds like the role for you, please send us a short introduction email to hello@hopesolutions.services.
* Tell us a bit about yourself and why you would be suitable for the role.
* Please include an up to date CV, your available start date and any questions you might have.
Key Dates:
* Closing date: 07/02/2025
* Shortlisting date: 10/02/2025 - 12/02/2025
* 1st Interviews: 17/02/2025 - 20/02/2025
* 2nd Interviews: 24/02/2025 - 27/02/2025
If you meet the criteria, we will be in touch by 12/02/2025 to arrange an interview.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The Hope Solutions team.