
Location
London (Hybrid working: 3 days in office at Kings Cross, 2 days remote)
Hours
Full Time
About the Role
Join the Guardian and be part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation committed to fearless, investigative journalism and holding power to account. As a Sustainability Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and advancing our high standards for environmental impact and climate action. Reporting to the Director of Sustainability & Operational Transformation, you will work closely with teams across the business including workplace, publishing, advertising, communications, and regional offices in the US and Australia.
Your responsibilities will include managing the annual carbon auditing process by coordinating data collection and working with external consultants to ensure robust results. You will identify opportunities for improvement and expand measurement into new supply chain areas. You will support the rollout of climate literacy training across the organisation and act as a key contact for industry initiatives such as Ad Net Zero, helping to share expertise and drive progress in advertising emissions measurement and climate literacy.
You will embed sustainability initiatives across departments, develop innovative approaches to reduce environmental impact, and help plan and deliver internal communications and events on sustainability topics. You will champion sustainability action both within the Guardian and across the media industry, helping to shape our ongoing environmental leadership.
Experience
- Proven project management skills including planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience or understanding of the digital and print media ecosystem.
- Strong data literacy with the ability to interpret and communicate data clearly.
About you
- A genuine passion for sustainability and addressing the climate crisis.
- Ability to build relationships and influence colleagues at all levels, from senior management to wider staff.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail in maintaining data quality.
Qualifications
- No specific qualifications stated; however, relevant experience and a commitment to sustainability are essential.
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