Sustainability Manager (14 Month Maternity Cover)

ABOUT ZENOBE

Our goal is to make clean power accessible, to accelerate the shift to zero carbon power and transport.

We’re building and operating the world’s most sophisticated battery systems to enable the uptake of more renewable power and accelerating fleet electrification, de-risking the transition to zero-emission transport at scale. We’ve been consistently innovative since we were founded in 2017, achieving major industry firsts and using proprietary software and data analysis to optimise operational performance for our customers. At the end of their life, we repurpose electric vehicle batteries to provide clean power at depots, on construction sites and film sets.

Today we have 730 MW of grid scale battery storage operational and under construction and are the largest owner and operator of EV buses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, supporting over 1,000 electric vehicles worldwide. In our first five years we have raised nearly £1.8 billion in funding and have expanded into other markets such as the US. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager (14-month maternity cover) to join our Legal function, reporting to the General Counsel. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape Zenobe’s sustainability strategy, driving impactful environmental and social initiatives across the business.

Your primary responsibility will be to drive and manage our sustainability agenda, ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including executives, employees, and external stakeholders, to promote sustainability throughout the company.

This role can be worked from home with occassional trips to our office in central London, alternatively you're welcome to use our office on a more regular basis.

A TASTE OF THE DAY TO DAY

• Lead the measurement, reporting, and management of Zenobe’s carbon footprint across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, ensuring accurate and robust data collection. Oversee external verification processes to maintain credibility and compliance

• Establish and implement a comprehensive carbon reduction roadmap, ensuring alignment with industry standards and company goals.

• Measure and report on carbon avoided from the company’s Electric Vehicle (EV) and Network Infrastructure (NI) sides of the business.

• Responsible for the creation and publication of the company’s annual sustainability report.

• Develop, implement and review sustainable organisational policies and practices

• Collaborate with internal teams, such as delivery, operations, human resources, legal and finance, to integrate sustainability practices into their daily operations.

• Work closely with the procurement team to enhance supply chain due diligence and improve supplier sustainability practices. Support with tender or PQQ submissions.

• Liaise with investors on ESG-related matters, providing quarterly updates on progress and initiatives.

• Complete all ESG questionnaires for investors and support the preparation of ESG-related Board scorecards.

• Chair the quarterly Sustainability Working Group, fostering cross-departmental collaboration and engagement in sustainability efforts

• Support company community and volunteering opportunities and external social value initiatives.

• Stay informed on sustainability trends, regulations, and best practices to inform company policies and initiatives.

• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in sustainability practices.

Health and Safety

• Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, Zenobē is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero carbon world.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree (MSc) in Sustainability or a relevant discipline is preferred.

• Proven experience in sustainability leadership, covering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies, with a strong ability to apply systemic thinking to complex challenges.

• Significant sustainability leadership experience, including emissions across all scopes, measuring carbon avoided emissions, sustainable and ethical supply chains, waste, data management, policy development, and investor relations.

• In-depth knowledge of sustainability frameworks and reporting standards, including GRI, UNSDG’s, CSRD, TCFD, and other similar frameworks.

• Strong understanding of the evolving ESG landscape globally, including emerging trends, regulatory updates, and investor expectations.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver results within deadlines.

• Ability to liaise and influence people at all levels of the business

• Excellent analytical skills and be passionate about transparent and robust analysis and interpretation of information.

• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.

• Ability to work independently.

WORKING AT ZENOBE

We’re passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenobē a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.

If you’d like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, we’d love to hear from you!

WHAT WE OFFER

Charge your career at Zenobē and receive

• Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

• Private Medical Insurance

• £1,500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do

• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Pension scheme, up to 8% matched contributions

• Enhanced parental leave

• Cash back health plan

• Plus more

Lots of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexitime and hybrid working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work.

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenobē. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenobē, please let us know when you apply.