Programme Manager

OneStop ESG; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking investment company based in Colchester is seeking a Senior Strategic Role to drive sustainability initiatives across the UK. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in ESG and sustainability practices, ensuring that these principles are embedded across product design and operations. This role will involve reporting sustainability metrics, building internal capabilities, and fostering cultural change within the organization. A unique opportunity to leave a lasting legacy and contribute to responsible growth.

Benefits

Company Car

Bupa Health Insurance

4% Matched Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sustainability or ESG.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability reporting and compliance.
• Confident with data analysis and translating insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sustainability strategy and embed ESG practices.
• Ensure accurate reporting on sustainability metrics.
• Act as a catalyst for cultural change in sustainability.

Skills

Sustainability

ESG

Project Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Qualification in sustainability or environmental management

Tools

ISO 14001

Data Governance Metrics

Job description

The Role at a Glance

Onsite Colchester, Essex (with travel across UK Group sites)

Plus Company Car, Bupa, 4% Matched Pension Contribution

Full-time | Senior Strategic Role

Company

Milbank Group - family-owned investment business with a diverse portfolio of companies, focused on long-term, patient investments.

Portfolio

13 diverse businesses inc construction suppliers Current £80 million revenue. 360+ Employees

Culture

Integrity, personalised service, and genuine care for our customers at the heart of all we do.

Your Background Could Include

Sustainability. CSR. Policy. Change. Transformation. Project Management. Programme Management Operations. Procurement / Supply Chain. Construction & Built Environment. Utilities. Bids / Proposals. HR, People, Performance & Culture.

Who we are

The Milbank Group is a privately owned investment company focused on acquiring, developing, and nurturing UK-based businesses. Built on strong family values and long-term thinking, we invest in people, innovation, and operations to create sustainable, responsible growth.

Our ambition is simple but bold: every business in the Group should lead its sector in environmental standards, innovation, and employee experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will lead the Group’s sustainability ambition end to end, shaping strategy and turning it into action. Working across the business, you’ll embed ESG, Net Zero and responsible practices into product design, procurement, operations and marketing, ensuring sustainability becomes a genuine commercial and competitive advantage.

You’ll bring clarity and discipline to how sustainability is measured and reported, owning data, governance and PPP metrics across the Group. From ESG reporting and B Corp assessments to dashboards and Board insight, you’ll translate complexity into clear, decision‑ready information and strengthen sustainability credentials in bids and client engagement.

Just as importantly, you’ll act as a catalyst for cultural change – championing sustainability, engaging leaders and teams, building internal capability and trusted external partnerships, and helping create a business where sustainability is lived, not labelled.

About You

Ideal Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience or qualification in sustainability, environmental management, ESG, or responsible business
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001, BES 6001, SECR, ESOS, Net Zero, and EPD processes
• Experience delivering statutory sustainability / ESG reporting at company or Group level
• Confident working with data and translating insights into clear recommendations
• Experience with B Corp certification or Impact Assessments (desirable)

Personal Attributes

• Commercially astute, with a clear understanding of how sustainability drives growth
• Pragmatic, structured, and delivery‑focused
• Collaborative and influential, able to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Curious, innovative, and adaptable in a fast‑evolving regulatory landscape
• Comfortable operating in an acquisitive, forward‑looking Group environment

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, high‑quality PPP and ESG reporting across the Group
• Clear Net Zero roadmaps with measurable Scope 1, 2, and 3 reductions
• EPDs in place for key products, supporting sales and tenders
• Tangible commercial wins linked to sustainability initiatives
• Improved B Corp / sustainability impact scores
• A strong internal culture of sustainability ownership and pride

Why Join Us?

You will join a values‑driven, forward‑thinking investment business where people, sustainability, and long‑term growth matter.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the sustainability agenda across a diverse UK portfolio — translating strategy into action, driving measurable impact, and leaving a lasting legacy across the Group and the communities we serve.

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