Sustainability Manager
Posted Date 06 August 2024
Overview
The Sustainability Manager will be integral to delivering an even more sustainable railway. Working with RSSB’s Sustainable Rail Principal and technical experts, you will develop solutions, tools, and services to help the rail industry in Great Britain to adopt and deliver the Sustainable Rail Blueprint. This role requires maintaining close relationships with the Department for Transport, the Office for Rail and Road (ORR) and industry bodies to integrate sustainability across industry processes, mechanisms and levers. By engaging with RSSB members, you will identify their needs and find new ways to embed sustainability into the rail industry, including expanding our sustainability training offer.
Responsibilities
You will ensure a coordinated response to the Sustainable Rail Blueprint across the rail industry, driving a holistic approach to sustainability topics and identifying common solutions. You will manage a pipeline of sustainable rail tools and services, engage with industry leaders to prioritise solutions, and maintain awareness of sustainability practices in other sectors. Collaborating with internal stakeholders, you will support the development and delivery of projects, harness digital capabilities for innovative solutions, and build consensus with senior industry executives through the Sustainable Rail Groups. Additionally, you will deliver projects, maintain stakeholder engagement, secure funding, and provide clear, accurate communications on sustainability.
Qualifications
You will have expertise in sustainable development, supported by a relevant degree or professional status with IEMA or equivalent industry experience. You should have proven expertise in implementing sustainability strategies, developing solutions or delivering change management projects. Effective interpersonal skills are crucial for influencing and building consensus among stakeholders. Experience in delivering multi-stakeholder projects in a commercial setting is essential. Additionally, you should be an analytical thinker with the ability to identify strategic and tactical implementation routes, and possess a collaborative mindset to work effectively within a team and across various stakeholders.
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RSSB are committed to investing in our staff and offer formal and informal learning opportunities for development.
RSSB value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, they encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let RSSB know in advance by emailing vacancies@RSSB.CO.UK Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers – VERCIDA
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RSSB understand the importance of work-life balance and they offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to them at interview stage so that they can consider your request.
RSSB value their staff and offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); a holiday buy and sell scheme; private medical and dental cover; a season ticket loan and travel subsidy; access to a cycle to work scheme; volunteer leave; a performance related bonus and pension.
