Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary package

About the Role
At M&S, sustainability (known as Plan A) is central to everything we do. We are seeking a strategic and passionate Sustainability Manager to join our Central ESG team, responsible for driving our Group-wide net zero emissions strategy and managing approaches to water, waste, responsible sourcing, and biodiversity. This multi-faceted role includes accountability for carbon reporting and climate risk, while supporting the Head of ESG in shaping the overall business sustainability strategy, targets, and action plans. You will collaborate closely with the Central ESG team, Plan A teams across Foods, Fashion, Home & Beauty, International, Property & Retail businesses, and key functions including Finance, Logistics, and Digital & Tech.

Our support teams work in the office three days a week to foster collaboration, creativity, and connection. Joining M&S means playing your part in delivering exceptional quality, value, and service to customers across all channels, while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Benefits include a 20% colleague discount after probation, competitive holiday entitlement with options to buy extra days, discretionary bonus schemes, a generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance, tailored induction and extensive training programmes, access to wellbeing support including 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist, industry-leading parental and neonatal policies, and a charity volunteer day to support causes you care about.

Experience
- Strong experience across sustainability topics including carbon, water, waste, and human rights.
- High analytical and numerical skills with expertise in GHG Protocol, SBTi, and TCFD.
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence across multiple functions.
- Experience in managing sustainability reporting and compliance.

About you
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a track record of setting and delivering against targets.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Passionate about driving sustainability and innovation within a large, complex organisation.

Qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in sustainability, environmental management, or related fields is desirable.
- Knowledge of current and emerging sustainability regulations and frameworks.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in ESG and sustainability disciplines.