Sustainability & ISO Certifications Manager
- Northamptonshire area
- Hybrid: 2-3 Days in Office (Non-Negotiable)
Are you ready to drive real sustainability impact at the heart of global sport?
We’re partnering with a forward-thinking, purpose-led consultancy that works with some of the world’s most recognised sports organisations. Their mission? To embed sustainability into strategy, operations, and fan engagement not as a tick-box exercise, but as a competitive advantage.
As they continue to scale, they are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Sustainability & ISO Certifications Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering ESG transformation across high-profile clients.
This is not just a compliance role.
You’ll be the bridge between strategy and implementation leading ISO certifications, shaping ESG frameworks, advising senior stakeholders, and helping sports properties turn sustainability ambition into measurable action.
You’ll need to be confident in front of clients, commercially astute, and comfortable operating both strategically and operationally.
This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days per week in the Northamptonshire office, alongside regular client travel.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001, ISO 20121 & ISO 50001 management systems
- Applying High-Level Structure (HLS) knowledge to ensure best-in-class certification processes
- Supporting and managing pre-assessments and third-party audits
- Advising clients across ESG strategy, sustainable activations, and stakeholder engagement
- Delivering GHG/carbon calculations, SECR reporting, CDP responses, and sustainability frameworks
- Creating benchmarking and competitor analysis packs to position strategic recommendations
- Preparing compelling tenders, proposals, and executive-level presentations
- Leading internal ISO 14001 accreditation and documentation
- Supporting new business scoping and growth initiatives
What We’re Looking For
- Experience of implementing ISO 14001 & ISO 20121 management systems
- Experience in client-facing managerial role
- Strong knowledge of GHG accounting, SECR, CDP, and UK/EU innovation funding
- Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Geography or similar (or equivalent experience)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Highly organised, solutions-focused, and detail-oriented
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
Why Join?
- Work with leading names across global sport.
- Influence sustainability at scale in a growing consultancy.
- 23 days holiday + option to purchase 2 additional days.
- Birthday off (post-probation).
- 4 paid volunteering days annually.
- Private health & travel insurance (post-probation).
- NEST pension (3% employer / 5% employee).
- Access to major sporting events.
- Octopus Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.