Group Sustainability Manager – Hamilton, GlasgowJoin a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering high quality solutions across the multi utility sector.Our team is growing, and we are excited to welcome a talented Group Sustainability Manager to join us.As a Group Sustainability Manager, you will play a central role in shaping and advancing the Group's Sustainability Strategy.You will take ownership of driving carbon reduction, strengthening ESG reporting and elevating environmental performance across the business, helping to ensure we remain at the forefront of responsible and forward-thinking utility services.What's in it for you as a Group Sustainability Manager?Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidaysHoliday buy schemeDiscretionary bonusEV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)Cycle to work salary sacrifice schemeUp to 7% employer pension contributionVolunteering DayLife assurance (x4 annual basic salary)Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platformRefer a friend incentiveStream – Financial wellbeing platformEmployee assistance programmeCar allowanceHybrid working*Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*Private medical insurance*Company sick paySome of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*Your responsibilities as a Group Sustainability Manager:Sustainability Strategy and GovernancePlay a key role in shaping and driving the Group Sustainability Strategy, turning ambitions into meaningful action.Work closely with senior leaders to embed sustainability into every part of the business.Keep the organisation ahead of new trends and legislation, guiding the business on what it means and what comes next.Carbon and Net Zero LeadershipLead the Group's carbon management approach, covering Scope 1 to 3 emissions and long-term planning.Drive the development and delivery of our Net Zero and Decarbonisation plan.Strengthen carbon data and lead cross functional initiatives that accelerate real reductions.ESG Reporting and External RequirementsDeliver clear and credible sustainability and ESG reporting for customers and stakeholders.Manage ESG assessments and disclosures, ensuring the business performs strongly and consistently.Stay aligned to evolving frameworks and ensure our reporting remains accurate, transparent and trusted.Stakeholder Engagement and Culture ChangeBuild strong relationships across teams to champion sustainability and drive change.Lead engagement and capability building activities that empower colleagues at all levels.Work with customers, suppliers and partners to support shared sustainability goals.Environmental ImprovementLead impactful projects that improve environmental performance across waste, water, biodiversity and resource efficiency.Embed meaningful environmental KPIs into our systems and processes.Drive initiatives that reduce our footprint across sites and assets.Governance, Performance and ReportingDevelop effective sustainability governance and reporting structures.Monitor progress against key sustainability metrics and share insights with leadership.Ensure compliance with sustainability policies and governance requirements across the Group.Experience & Qualifications:A degree in a relevant subject such as Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Management, Geography or Energy and Environment, or equivalent experience gained in a similar role.Professional accreditation such as IEMA Associate, or a willingness to work towards this through ongoing development.Experience improving sustainability or environmental performance in an operational, construction, field based or multi-site setting.A good understanding of environmental impact areas including waste, water, pollution prevention, resource efficiency and carbon basics.Confidence working with data, including collecting, checking and interpreting sustainability information for reporting.Familiarity with ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI, GRESB, CSRD or SECR.Experience producing sustainability reports, dashboards or updates.Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Group Sustainability Manager?Apply now!We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.About us:Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK. We understand construction and we know utilities.We design, build, own, and manage the 'last mile' of essential utilities infrastructure.With a proven history of delivering multi-utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre.With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward-thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow.Through Last Mile and our asset adoption businessLast Mile Asset Management, we provide a 'one-stop shop' for new utility connections.We're proud to be both aGreat Place to Work®certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.For further enquiries, contactrecruitment@lastmile.co.uk or visit our website atwww.lastmile.co.ukAt Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.