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Environmental & Energy Manager

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

London

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking an Environmental and Energy Manager to lead sustainability efforts in their London office. This pivotal role involves managing environmental and energy policies, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and driving initiatives that promote sustainability and resource optimization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in environmental management, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to achieving organizational goals. Join a forward-thinking firm that values diversity and is committed to making a positive impact on the environment while fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Extensive experience in managing environmental and energy policies.
Proven track record in compliance through audits and sustainability initiatives.

Manage and update environmental, waste, and energy policies for compliance.
Oversee audits and implement corrective actions for ISO certifications.

Environmental Management

Energy Management

Compliance Auditing

Sustainability Initiatives

Communication Skills

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

ISO 14001

ISO 50001

We currently have an opening for an Environmental and Energy Manager to join Freshfields.

Role Summary

The London Environmental & Energy Manager role is responsible for the management of all aspects of the London Office's environmental and energy management procurement, reporting and cross functional business engagement to ensure ISO 14001 (Environment) and ISO 50001 (Energy) certifications are retained and implemented, and Freshfields' global environmental policy (including targets) is upheld.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and update London's environmental, waste, and energy policies, ensuring compliance through audits and legal register updates.
Oversee internal and external audits (ISO 14001 and 50001), address non-conformities, and implement preventive actions.
Provide updates on environmental and energy goals, prepare performance reports, and drive awareness through internal communications and training.
Advise global offices on environmental plans, support carbon and energy reduction, and assess global ISO 14001 certification rollout.
Monitor energy use, manage a £2m budget, and ensure waste management compliance while driving reduction initiatives.

About you:

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience managing environmental and energy policies, ensuring compliance through audits, and driving sustainability initiatives. With strong communication skills and a global perspective, you excel in advising on improvement plans, optimising resource use, and delivering impactful environmental solutions.

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered on the basis of their merit alone. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.

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