Job Description

Sustainability Manager - Carbon & Energy
Permanent
Salary from 58k + Pension + BUPA + ShareSave + 6.6 weeks holiday + Hybrid Working (3 days per week in the office)
Southampton, Store Support Office
We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores, our people, and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home they'll love. Join us as a Buying Assistant and you'll be a big part of this.
What's the job?
Responsible for delivering B&Q's Net Zero strategy with particular focus on Scopes 1&2 emissions, through the implementation of sustainable energy and low-carbon solutions
across the retail estate (B&Q's Net Zero strategy by Sustainability . The role ensures delivery of measurable reductions aligned to Kingfisher's Net Zero commitments, while
also supporting selected Scope 3 initiatives and contributing to supply chain decarbonisation.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of B&Q's Scope 1 carbon reduction programme, ensuring alignment with Kingfisher's Net Zero commitments.
• Develop and maintain the Scope 1 carbon reduction roadmap, setting milestones and reporting progress.
• Design and implement low-carbon and sustainable energy solutions across logistics operations and fleet decarbonisation.
• Deliver measurable Scope 2 reductions through energy efficiency, estate electrification, and

decarbonisation projects.

• Monitor and report on Scope 1 & 2 performance, highlighting risks, opportunities, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the Energy Buyer to oversee energy purchasing, REGOs, and estate-wide energy use.
• Build robust business cases, financial models, and ROI analysis to secure investment for decarbonisation projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver Scope 1 & 2 initiatives at scale.
• Act as the primary interface with Kingfisher Group's Net Zero programme, ensuring alignment with groupwide strategies.
• Track emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes to inform innovation and

continuous improvement.

• Support selected Scope 3 initiatives, applying B&Q's Scope 1 & 2 journey as a case study to influence suppliers.
• Provide project management support for vendor engagement pilots and supply chain decarbonisation initiatives.

What we need:

• Special expertise in application of net zero strategy to a large range of real

estate/property types, technologies and the analysis of data to optimise both
carbon reductions and cost mitigation

• Prior experience in a large enterprise with proven track record in carbon

reductions and cost savings

• Proven experience of planning and delivering technical projects
• Previous experience in property decarbonisation (highly desirable)
• Innovative and creative with the ability to bring to life new ideas and innovation
• Driven and capable of working at pace
• Strong communicator capable of influencing at senior and all levels within the

organisation

• Capable of building and presenting engaging presentations to senior business

stakeholders

• Analytical with the ability to create insight and story telling
• Electrical and or Mechanical Technical professional qualification
• Experience in on site management and leading technical specialists and teams

What's in it for me?
As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes:

• Award-winning pension scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• ShareSave options
• 6.6 weeks holiday
• Payroll giving
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts
• Colleague wellbeing benefits

...and much more.
Equality and Inclusion
We want to ensure that all employees, future employees, and applicants to all Kingfisher companies are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Find out more about us, including the benefits we offer and our community, sustainability, and inclusion projects at bandqcareers.com.
If you require any additional support or adjustments to help you make an application, please contact us at:

• ssorecruitment@b-and-q.co.uk
• recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk

Skills Required