Sustainability Manager

Closing date: 17 October 2024

What is the purpose of this job?

This role is expected to deliver extensive engagement with key stakeholders throughout the rail industry and relevant contacts outside the sector.

What can I expect to do in this job?

1. Provide internal consultancy to project teams and staff on sustainability, decarbonisation and related specialist subjects, to enable RDG to fully incorporate carbon reduction into business decisions.
2. Develop and deliver a sustainability plan for RDG, reporting and escalating issues as appropriate. The postholder will work with the RDG communications team (internal and external) to ensure issues of sustainability are considered across the business and beyond.
3. Work collaboratively with the wider Railway Strategy & Policy team to develop evidence-based policies for sustainability and decarbonisation, working jointly with government departments and RDG members where appropriate.
4. Support the development and rollout of the rail industry’s Sustainable Rail Blueprint co-ordinating RDG representation at the Sustainable Rail Leadership Group and Working Groups.
5. Respond to industry consultations working alongside RDG colleagues and industry stakeholders.
6. Responsible for preparing annual sustainability reports.
7. Represent RDG as required, both internally and externally at high-level industry meetings relevant to the role.
8. Provide expertise to whole-industry campaigns, supporting operators with their sustainability obligations and representing RDG and its members at relevant industry working groups.
9. Provide opportunities, such as discussion forums and events, for cross-industry sharing of best practise and collaboration.

• Bachelor's degree (or Masters) ideally in Environmental Science or Sustainability
• Proven experience in developing and implementing sustainability and GHG reduction strategies (ideally in transport)
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, industry standards, and best practices
• Experience of long-term railway planning, funding and investment
• Understanding the regulatory and long-term planning processes in GB rail/ or a regulated industry

• 30 days annual leave
• 75% reduction on UK rail travel (for work and leisure) - more below
• Reduced international rail travel
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Contributory defined benefit pension scheme
• Give As You Earn scheme
• Subsidised private medical care
• Healthcare cash plan scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme scheme
• Flexible working
• 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (subject to eligibility)
• Personal Development Days
• Employees may sell up to a maximum of five days’ leave. Employees can buy up to a maximum of five days’ leave. These figures will be pro rata for part-time employees