Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive annual salary of up to £65,000 plus annual company & performance-based bonus

About the Role
At AXA UK, we're committed to making a positive impact through our sustainability efforts. Our team works across the business to embed responsible practices, reduce our environmental footprint, and support our long-term commitments to a sustainable future. We believe integrating sustainability into everything we do is key to creating value for our customers, employees, and society. As a Senior Sustainability Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting AXA UK's sustainability strategy and helping us achieve our climate and social goals. You will provide expert advice on sustainability risks, opportunities, and regulatory requirements, working across various teams to deliver impactful projects and initiatives. Your insights will help us track progress, communicate our efforts, and stay ahead of emerging trends and regulations.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You will work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of AXA UK's sustainability strategy and help develop future plans
- Manage and coordinate complex sustainability projects across different business units and functions, including carbon reduction, sustainable procurement, and community initiatives
- Develop strategies to mitigate risks and embed behaviour change to meet biodiversity, decarbonisation, and other commitments
- Monitor progress against key targets such as decarbonisation and responsible investment, supporting reporting cycles with strong data management and visualisation skills
- Create engaging sustainability communications for employees and customers to raise awareness and promote action
- Organise and deliver events, campaigns, workshops, and training sessions to drive sustainability initiatives
- Stay informed on emerging trends, regulatory updates including UK Transition Plan, FCA & PRA rules, and best practices in the financial sector, advising the business accordingly
- Lead regulatory disclosures in collaboration with the ESG Reporting team, such as Modern Slavery and Non-Financial Information Statements
- Support customer-facing colleagues with sustainability-related questions and conduct benchmarking to recommend improvements

Due to the volume of applications expected, the advert may close earlier than the listed date to effectively manage interest. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.

What We Offer
At AXA UK, we value our people and regularly review our rewards package to reflect this. Benefits include:
- Competitive annual salary up to £65,000
- Annual company & performance-based bonus
- Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
- Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
- Private medical cover
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
- Wellbeing services & resources
- AXA employee discounts

Experience
- 3-5 years' experience in sustainability, ESG, corporate responsibility, or related fields (including internships or graduate roles)
- Deep understanding of climate science, impact benchmarks, transition scenarios, and reporting frameworks such as TCFD, GHG Protocol, and GRI
- Strong knowledge of broader sustainability topics including human rights, biodiversity, water stewardship, and circularity
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to handle data, manage projects, and pay attention to detail
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders across different teams and functions
- Background in financial services, consulting, or corporate sustainability reporting is a plus

About You
- Clear, confident communicator both in writing and speaking
- Proactive and collaborative team player who can influence and engage stakeholders
- Passionate about sustainability and motivated to drive positive change within a large organisation

Qualifications
- Relevant degree or professional qualifications in sustainability, environmental science, corporate responsibility, or related disciplines are desirable but not mandatory