Position summary

Trowers & Hamlins is seeking a Sustainability Advisor to join its Operations team in Manchester, supporting the delivery of environmental and net zero initiatives across the business. You will support the development and delivery of the organisation’s sustainability strategy, driving continuous improvement across environmental performance and carbon reduction, while shaping strategy, influencing stakeholders, and embedding sustainable practices throughout the organisation.

Why this role matters

Meeting net zero ambitions and responding to growing client sustainability expectations takes dedicated expertise embedded in the business. This role turns sustainability strategy into delivery, keeps carbon and environmental data reliable, and equips the firm to respond credibly to clients, audits, and tenders.

Key responsibilities

• Support strategy delivery by implementing sustainability and net zero objectives across the business.
• Manage carbon data by collecting, analysing, and reporting environmental and carbon emissions data.
• Run sustainability projects from planning through to delivery.
• Support reporting by contributing to environmental reporting requirements, disclosures, and carbon reduction plans.
• Coordinate client responses to sustainability questionnaires, audits, and tender requests.
• Improve performance by working with suppliers and internal stakeholders and assisting with environmental management systems, policies, and compliance.
• Engage and inform by producing sustainability communications and awareness campaigns and monitoring industry developments, legislation, and best practice.

Team and stakeholders

You will sit within the Operations team, working with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels, and coordinating responses to clients.

Key details

This role is based in Manchester within Trowers & Hamlins’ Operations function. Benefits include an annual bonus scheme, pension, and private medical insurance.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a sustainability, environmental, or ESG-focused role.
• An understanding of carbon accounting, greenhouse gas reporting, and net zero principles.
• Experience managing projects and delivering initiatives within agreed timescales.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• A relevant sustainability, environmental, or related qualification would be advantageous.