Sustainability Manager

Student Loans Company • Darlington, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

SLC is currently looking for a Sustainability Manager to join our Estates Team at one of our locations – either Glasgow, Darlington or Llandudno in this new permanent role. As Sustainability Manager at SLC, you will be at the forefront of shaping our future. This is your opportunity to lead the development of SLC’s Sustainability Strategy, ensuring it aligns with the Greening Government Commitments and the Department for Education’s Sustainability Strategy. You will implement and monitor initiatives that strengthen our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, while inspiring colleagues at every level to embrace sustainability.

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of sustainability principles, environmental legislation, and reporting frameworks, with proven experience in interpreting and ensuring compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, plan, budget, and implement sustainability projects effectively.
• Skilled in data analysis and strategy development to track progress, benchmark performance, and inform decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience managing stakeholders across government, suppliers, regulators, and internal teams.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and other tools essential for reporting, monitoring, and delivering sustainability initiatives.
• Qualification in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field, plus professional certification (e.g., Institute of Sustainability, Carbon Neutral Britain, or similar).
• Previous experience implementing sustainability principles and developing ESG strategies that drive organisational impact and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of SLC’s Sustainability Strategy
• Ensure alignment with the Greening Government Commitments and the Department for Education’s Sustainability Strategy
• Implement and monitor initiatives that strengthen our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance
• Inspire colleagues at every level to embrace sustainability

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• Option to buy/sell annual leave
• Flexi-time and enhanced flexible working options available
• Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme
• Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption
• Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships, and an optional dental insurance scheme

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees