Sustainability, Environment & Social Value Strategy Lead

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Sustainability Lead guiding the external sustainability strategy for Great British Energy. Ensuring compliance with external requirements and championing transparency and strategic alignment.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the implementation of GBE-N’s external sustainability and social value strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, stakeholder expectations, and global best practices.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key external stakeholders including clients, regulators, industry bodies, community groups, and NGOs.
Monitor and interpret emerging regulatory, market, and societal trends, advising senior leadership on risks, opportunities, and strategic positioning.
Drive the integration of sustainability and social value into corporate strategy, procurement, and business development activities.
Lead stakeholder engagement initiatives, including consultations, partnerships, and co-creation of programmes that deliver value.
Oversee the development of strategic frameworks and policies that support long-term sustainability and social value goals.
Ensure GBE-N’s sustainability and social value performance is benchmarked and externally validated, identifying opportunities for recognition and improvement.
Support the development of thought leadership content, including white papers, case studies, and impact stories that showcase GBE-N’s achievements.
Provide strategic input into tenders and act as an SME for sustainability and social value including development of relevant procurement processes and procedures.
Prepare and present high-quality reports for internal and external audiences, including annual sustainability reports and regulatory submissions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in sustainability management, environmental policy, social value initiatives, or external reporting roles with a track record of successful programme development and implementation.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex sustainability challenges and community needs and develop effective solutions through critical thinking and creativity.
Demonstrated accountability in managing projects, delivering measurable results, and communicating outcomes effectively to various stakeholders.
Proficiency in sustainability reporting/social value measurement tools, data analysis software, and project management systems.
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Social Sciences or a related field, or demonstrable experience in sustainability management, ESG reporting, environmental policy or social value initiatives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

Sustainability ManagementEnvironmental PolicySocial Value MeasurementProject ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingCreativityAccountability