Senior Sustainability Manager

Location: Swansea (Hybrid)

Salary: £44,241 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time


To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

  • Develop and review strategy, policies and guidance for sustainability and environmental objectives to drive positive change through the agency.
  • Champion sustainability and environmental consideration as a key element of all estate and operational decision making and strategy.
  • Provide specialist advice on sustainability and environmental matters to Head of Sustainability, senior managers, line managers, staff and external stakeholders.


Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

  • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
  • 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
  • 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
  • Access to the staff discount portal.
  • Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
  • Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
  • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
  • Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.


About you

Essential qualifications:

  • Degree in an environmental discipline or a degree and substantial experience of working within the sustainability/environment sector.
  • Practitioner membership of an environmental body


To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

  • A passion for the environment and sustainability, and significant knowledge of environment management systems. An ability to see the big picture and can demonstrate experience of driving change and implementing continuous improvement initiatives while understanding how daily activities contribute to the wider strategy.
  • A strong leader with experience of managing and motivating an environmental and sustainability team. You encourage people to reach their individual potential and promote collaborative working to achieve success as a team.
  • An articulate communicator, verbally and in writing, and can present your work in a variety of formats. You have excellent interpersonal skills, enabling you to build good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You remain confident under scrutiny, as you ensure that you have an in-depth understanding of the subject on which you are presenting, and proactively prepare to be challenged and questioned.


How to Apply

Read the full job description and apply here

Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 8th December 2025

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