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Senior Sustainability Manager


Company : Crown Prosecution Service


Location : London, England


Created : 2025-07-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for theSenior Sustainability Managerrole atCrown Prosecution Service 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theSenior Sustainability Managerrole atCrown Prosecution Service Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Please note that this post can be based in any location within England and Wales, where a CPS office is located. Whilst it’s an expectation of the role to travel to CPS locations as per business needs, CPS is disability confident employer and all reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with Equality Act of 2010. About The Job Job summary As a Senior Sustainability Manager, you work directly with the Head of Sustainability, you’ll lead and support a wide range of sustainability initiatives across the Crown Prosecution Service. This includes close collaboration with teams in Commercial, Finance, Digital, Policy, Strategy, People, and Estates, as well as coordination with Arm’s Length Bodies and external partners. You will be responsible for driving sustainability engagement both internally and externally, ensuring we meet our commitments under the Greening Government Commitments and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, shaping how sustainability is embedded across the organisation. The Crown Prosecution Service is based in England and Wales. If you’re applying for this role and live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you must let us know when accepting this offer as you need permission to work from your home address if hybrid working is part of your role .There’s no guarantee that we will grant this approval. You must be aged 18 before starting in this role. The start date is expected to be 8-12 weeks after the application deadline. Job Description Your roles and responsibilities: Work in partnership with Government Property Agency and colleagues to collect and validate sustainability data Produce high-impact communication content for internal channels (e.g., intranet, newsletters, staff briefings) that promotes awareness and practical action on sustainability. Design and roll out training initiatives, including e-learning, webinars, and in-person sessions, to upskill staff on sustainability, climate action, and carbon literacy. Maintain Climate Change Risk Assessment and Adaptation Plan Maintain Greening Government Commitment data and reporting Build and support sustainability champions, green networks, and staff communities to help embed behavioural change at a local level. Collaborate with key internal stakeholders, including Estates, Digital, HR, and Communications, to integrate sustainability messaging and values across all areas of business. Act as a sustainability ambassador, representing the CPS in cross-government engagement and with key partners such as the Government Property Agency (GPA) and Cabinet Office. A copy of the full job description is available if requested from . Person specification To be eligible to apply, you need to: Be 18 years old or over. Be a member of a relevant professional body (eg IEMA) Demonstrate relevant sustainability experience Experience in stakeholder Influence & Relationship Building - Strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders and building effective relationships across sectors. Experience in training & Behaviour Change Delivery - Experience in designing and delivering adult learning, training, or awareness programmes focused on sustainability and behaviour change. Sustainability Expertise & Policy Knowledge - Demonstrated credibility and up-to-date knowledge in sustainability, including Net Zero, environmental behaviour change, Greening Government Commitments, and UK environmental strategies and policies. Strategic Communication & Engagement - Proven ability to lead internal communications or engagement in complex organisations, with excellent skills in translating technical content for diverse audiences. Technical & Analytical Proficiency - Skilled in data analysis (Excel, Power BI), familiar with digital platforms (Teams, SharePoint, Slido), and knowledgeable in sustainable procurement and risk/governance frameworks (e.g., HMG Orange Book, TCFD). It is desirable that you have the below experience but this is not required to apply: Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in sustainability. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: 1. Sustainability Expertise & Policy Knowledge Demonstrated credibility and up-to-date knowledge in sustainability, including Net Zero, environmental behaviour change, Greening Government Commitments, and UK environmental strategies and policies. 2. Strategic Communication & Engagement Proven ability to lead internal communications or engagement in complex organisations, with excellent skills in translating technical content for diverse audiences. 3. Technical & Analytical Proficiency Skilled in data analysis (Excel, Power BI), familiar with digital platforms (Teams, SharePoint, Slido), and knowledgeable in sustainable procurement and risk/governance frameworks (e.g., HMG Orange Book, TCFD). 4. Be a member of a relevant professional body (eg IEMA) and be able to demonstrate relevant sustainability experience and presentation skills. Alongside your salary of £42,530, Crown Prosecution Service contributes £12,320 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Join the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and have a future that matters: Find Your Purpose CPS is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We are committed to be an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated. We want to ensure all our employees can thrive at work and home and offer a range of support to achieve a balance. This includes where possible, flexibility of working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a flexible approach to deployment, which means that where you work (i.e. a court, an office, or a remote setting such as your home) will be based on the kind of work you are undertaking. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility alongside our Mental Health First Aiders Programme and Wellbeing Sessions. CPS commits to offer its employees the following experience Impactful, purposeful work – making a difference to your local communities The ability to learn and grow, with access to the right opportunities and resources To care about your wellbeing To feel valued, trusted and included We also offer the following range of benefits: Access to employee savings 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. 1 extra privilege day entitlement to mark the King’s Birthday. Competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave Flexible working and a family friendly approach to work. Childcare vouchers unless already registered with the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme Diversity at the Crown Prosecution Service is about inclusion, embracing differences and ensuring our workforce truly reflects the communities we serve. We want you to feel that you belong and can thrive, whatever your background, identity or culture. As a Disability Confident employer, we're happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments and improve your recruitment experience. If you'd like any reasonable adjustments made to our recruitment process, let us know within your application or contact . We want to ensure our employees can thrive at work and home, and offer a range of support to achieve a balance. This includes flexibility of working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a flexible approach to deployment. We offer a hybrid working policy. From September 2024, you must spend at least 40% of your contracted hours over a four-week period at court, in an office or another official workplace depending on business need and the kind of work you're doing. The Crown Prosecution Service also has a range of development programmes to support all aspiring, new and experienced managers with developing the skills, behaviours and knowledge to build their confidence and capability. Our Manager Induction Programme is mandatory for all newly appointed managers. This is a fantastic opportunity to support all our new Crown Prosecution Service managers with the tools required to perform effectively in their roles. Seniority levelSeniority level Director Employment typeEmployment type Contract Job functionJob function Other Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Crown Prosecution Service by 2x Get notified about new Sustainability Manager jobs inWales, United Kingdom . 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