Senior Decarbonisation Business Partner

Senior Decarbonisation Business Partner

Contract

Sustainability

Location

London, EC2M 2AT - hybrid

Hours of work

40

Contract Type

Permanent

We are seeking a passionate and experienced sustainability professional to work with high-profile clients to develop and deliver ambitious decarbonisation and net zero targets across complex portfolios.

ISS is committed to delivering world-class energy and decarbonisation solutions for people and places, helping make the world work better through practical, measurable carbon reduction.

Job Description

We are looking for a trusted senior advisor who can bridge client sustainability strategy with ISS operational delivery.

This role ensures that net zero commitments are credible, deliverable through FM services and capital programmes, and transparently reported to meet regulatory, audit and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the senior sustainability and net zero interface between the FM organisation and the client’s EMEA leadership, engaging at executive level

Position the FM organisation as a strategic partner, identifying opportunities to deliver sustainability, energy and carbon initiatives

Influence senior client stakeholders to embed net zero delivery into operational decision making, capital planning and service strategies

Own the interface between FM operational data and client sustainability reporting, ensuring carbon metrics are accurate, consistent and audit-ready

Support EMEA disclosure obligations (including CSRD, TCFD and ISSB) by translating FM data into executive-level insights

Establish and manage net zero governance frameworks, including performance tracking, escalation and risk management

Identify delivery risks linked to assets, operations, capital constraints or data quality, and coordinate mitigation actions

Lead FM-enabled delivery of Scope 1 and 2 carbon reduction through energy optimisation, asset planning, electrification, renewables and behavioural change

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Demonstrable experience leading decarbonisation and Net Zero programmes across a large, complex corporate estate.

Strong carbon management and reporting capability, including experience with SDR and TCFD‑aligned frameworks.

Proven senior stakeholder and client‑facing skills, with confidence engaging and influencing at SLT level.

Ability to operate as a strategic link between FM partners (e.g. ISS) and client decarbonisation strategies, without delivering operational activity.

Experience working in high‑demand client environments, producing timely, accurate reports and progress updates.

Commercial and strategic mindset, focused on driving actions, identifying opportunities and tracking progress.

Full UK driving licence.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,

#aplacetobeyou,

#facilitiesmanagement

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com

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