Job Description

Location: London

, E14 9SH

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We're looking for a Senior Social & Environmental Lead to drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Social Value and Sustainability programmes across a major national FM contract.

This senior leadership role will be responsible for managing a team of experts, ensuring consistency in delivery and maximising impact for people, places and planet.



You'll oversee programme performance and reporting, engage key stakeholders, and embed sustainability into the core of service delivery.



A fantastic opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives and shape the future of sustainable FM on a major UK contract.

Key Responsibilities

Lead delivery and reporting of Social Value and Sustainability plans for the client contract Chair the Community Interest Group and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders Drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with legislation and best practice Manage budgets and lead Social Value and Sustainability teams Oversee CCS reporting (RM6232) and act as subject matter expert for Government sector Support the wider Government sector and liaise with ISS central functions to meet contract goals Regular travel across the UK is required to support national programme delivery

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Extensive sustainability leadership experience, ideally in the public/government sector Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Line management experience with proven team leadership Broad sustainability knowledge at a generalist level (not SME depth) Familiarity with the FM industry and its operational context Culturally aware and experienced in client-facing roles Confident influencing at senior levels across diverse environments

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.




Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.




We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace




ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.




ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.




We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government's Disability Confident scheme.




Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.




If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com




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