Environmental Social Governance Manager

Brilliant new opportunity for an experienced ESG Manager to lead and evolve the Environmental, Social & Governance strategy across data centre operations and wider business activities. This role will be instrumental in embedding sustainability, compliance and responsible business practices into a rapidly growing critical infrastructure environment.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Commercial and Executive leadership teams to develop measurable ESG initiatives that support operational resilience, customer expectations and long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Environmental & Sustainability

• Lead the development and execution of an ESG and sustainability roadmap.
• Manage carbon reduction initiatives across data centre operations, including energy efficiency, renewable energy strategy and emissions reporting.
• Monitor and improve sustainability performance metrics including PUE, water usage and waste management.
• Coordinate environmental reporting aligned to frameworks such as GRI, TCFD, SECR, CDP and Science Based Targets where applicable.
• Support green building certifications and sustainability accreditations across operational sites.
• Work with engineering and facilities teams to identify operational efficiency improvements.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure ESG activities align with regulatory requirements, customer obligations and industry best practice.
• Support development of ESG policies, governance frameworks and supplier sustainability standards.
• Oversee ESG risk identification, reporting and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams on responsible sourcing and supplier due diligence initiatives.

Social Impact & Stakeholder Engagement

• Drive employee engagement initiatives linked to sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.
• Support community engagement and local partnership programmes.
• Act as a key ESG contact for customers, investors and external stakeholders.
• Prepare ESG-related content for bids, customer RFPs and corporate reporting.

Reporting & Strategy

• Produce regular ESG performance reports and executive-level updates.
• Establish KPIs and measurable targets across environmental and social programmes.
• Benchmark us against industry peers and emerging market standards within digital infrastructure and data centres.
• Support long-term ESG strategy aligned to business growth and investor expectations.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in an ESG, Sustainability or Environmental Management role.
• Experience within data centres, critical infrastructure, engineering, construction, energy or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of ESG reporting frameworks and sustainability standards.
• Knowledge of UK environmental legislation and corporate sustainability reporting obligations.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to interpret operational data.

Desirable

• Experience within data centre, hyperscale, colocation or mission-critical environments.
• Degree qualified in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation such as IEMA, IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent.
• Understanding of energy management systems and decarbonisation strategies.
• Experience supporting ISO standards including ISO 14001 and ISO 50001.

Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave
• 4 x Death in Service Benefit
• Contributory Pension Scheme (5% Employer, 5% Employee)

This is a phenomenal career opportunity. Please apply now for an immediate interview.