(6-Month FTC)
Location: Bedfordshire- hybrid working basis, 2 days per week in the office
Acre is currently working with a market-leading transport organisation that has sustainability at the forefront of everything they do and is responsible for serving millions of customers every single year. Join as a Sustainability Executive, as part of their dynamic Sustainability Team, for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the airport’s ambitious commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2040. As a Sustainability Executive, you’ll play a vital role in supporting a range of major projects and initiatives aimed at improving carbon performance and driving impactful change across the site’s operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of sustainability and net zero projects, helping to shape the organisation’s strategic environmental goals.
- Manage multiple projects to improve Scope 1 and 2 carbon performance, including fleet decarbonisation and on-site energy efficiency.
- Assist in project planning, documentation, and stakeholder management to ensure timely and smooth delivery of initiatives.
- Support renewable energy projects, helping to deliver low-carbon technology benefits across the site.
- Develop business cases for energy management improvements, assisting in capex budget planning and financial reporting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Legal, and Operations teams to drive projects forward and secure supplier agreements.
- Maintain detailed project tracking systems, spreadsheets, and reporting mechanisms to ensure effective management and compliance.
About the Team
- Top global performer on GRESB ESG benchmark
- 53% procurement spend with local suppliers
- 74% recycling rate
- Over 1,000 trees planted through volunteering
- Significant investment in local communities
What you will bring
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in sustainability or project support roles, ideally within infrastructure, aviation, construction, or similar sectors.
- A relevant degree in environmental management, sustainability, business, or related fields (preferred but not essential).
- Strong project management skills with a highly organised, detail-oriented approach.
- Analytical skills with confident use of database systems and advanced Excel.
- Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to manage and influence a wide range of internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work under pressure, balancing multiple projects simultaneously with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
This is a unique chance to make a real impact at a critical time for the industry. If you are a driven sustainability professional with a passion for project delivery and a commitment to net zero ambitions, we would love to hear from you.
Apply directly or get in touch with Jesse Harford at jesse.harford@acre.com to hear more about the role.