Sustainability Manager

At Fora, sustainability is more than a reporting requirement. It's a key part of how we design, develop and operate our spaces. We're looking for a Sustainability Manager to help embed environmental and social impact across our portfolio, from development projects and refurbishment programmes through to operational performance, ESG reporting and member engagement. This is a broad and influential role working across Real Estate, Facilities, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Marketing and Customer Success. You'll play a key role in turning ambitious sustainability goals into practical initiatives that deliver measurable results across our buildings and our wider business.

Responsibilities

Lead sustainability input across development, refurbishment and capital projects; Establish clear targets and work with project teams to deliver against them; Monitor progress, manage risks and help ensure successful project outcomes; Collaborate with consultants, contractors and stakeholders to drive best practice throughout delivery; Coordinate programmes that reduce energy use, carbon emissions and environmental impact; Analyse performance data and translate insights into practical actions; Contribute to carbon reporting and wider environmental reporting requirements; Identify opportunities to improve efficiency across operational and development assets; Lead sustainability reporting across the business for internal and external stakeholders; Support and maintain sustainability certifications and accreditations; Oversee data collection, validation and reporting processes; Monitor emerging legislation, industry developments and reporting requirements; Support the integration of sustainability criteria into supplier selection and procurement processes; Manage supply chain sustainability surveys and reporting activity; Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance and reduce environmental impact; Promote circular economy principles, reuse initiatives and responsible sourcing; Develop sustainability initiatives, events and engagement programmes; Create accessible content and training materials for members and employees; Support social value programmes, volunteering initiatives and community partnerships; Work with Marketing and Communications teams to ensure sustainability messaging is accurate and engaging

Requirements

Experience working within sustainability, ESG, commercial real estate, construction, facilities management or a related built-environment sector; Experience supporting or leading sustainability initiatives across development projects, refurbishments or capital programmes; Strong understanding of operational sustainability across a multi-site portfolio; Experience working with consultants, contractors, project teams and operational stakeholders; Knowledge of energy, carbon, waste, water and resource efficiency principles; Experience with sustainability data collection, analysis and reporting; Experience supporting ESG, investor, regulatory or stakeholder reporting requirements; Knowledge of sustainability certifications and frameworks relevant to the built environment; Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across different business functions

Nice to have

Degree or equivalent experience in sustainability, environmental management, engineering, construction, real estate or a related discipline; Professional accreditation such as IEMA, ISEP, CIBSE, RICS, BREEAM, WELL or LEED; Experience with NABERS, Whole Life Carbon Assessments or low-carbon building performance frameworks; Project management qualifications or significant project delivery experience; Qualifications or specialist training in carbon accounting, energy management, ESG reporting or environmental management

Benefits

Core working hours with flexibility; Two weeks 'Work from Anywhere'; 28 days' annual leave + bank holidays; Birthday off; Buy additional annual leave; 5% matched pension scheme; Life assurance; Discounted gym membership; Health cash plan; Mental wellbeing support; Cycle to Work Scheme; Season Ticket Loan; 25% off at Fora cafés; 2 volunteer days per year