CSR and Sustainability Manager


Location
London
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Competitive salary with 5% performance-related bonus
About the Role
Are you passionate about sustainability, social value, and driving meaningful change? Join Sodexo as a CSR and Sustainability Manager supporting the University of Greenwich in delivering its ambitious sustainability and social value goals. In this high-impact role, you will lead initiatives that shape a greener, more socially responsible university campus. Your responsibilities will include managing energy, waste, and carbon reduction programmes, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, and producing accurate sustainability reports. You will also drive social value through community engagement, wellbeing, equity, inclusion, and employability programmes, including coordinating initiatives like DFN Project SEARCH to support neurodiverse employment opportunities.
Additionally, you will create inclusive student experiences and deliver communication campaigns to engage staff and students. Your work will support the University's Sustainability Strategy, Sodexo's Better Tomorrow 2025 vision, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, creating a lasting legacy of innovation and positive change.
Benefits include 26 days holiday entitlement, contributory pension scheme, and numerous opportunities for career growth within Sodexo. Sodexo is a Disability Confident Leader employer committed to inclusion and diversity.
Experience
- At least 3 years' experience in sustainability and/or social value delivery.
- Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and frameworks such as TOMs and ISO 14001.
- Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Experience delivering presentations, workshops, and campaigns.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and drive measurable impact.
About you
- Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
- Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Passionate about sustainability, social value, and community engagement.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a dynamic environment.
Qualifications
- Degree in sustainability, environmental management, social impact, or equivalent experience.
- Desirable: Membership with IEMA, CIWM, or similar.
- Desirable: IOSH or NEBOSH certifications.
- Desirable: Experience with international student engagement or ANUK-accredited environments.

