Sustainability Manager | S2 | CM&RB | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

Sustainability Manager | S2 | CM&RB | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility Country: United Kingdom IT STARTS HERE Santander ( www.santander.com ) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation , and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together , we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation , and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference . Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper . We embrace a robust risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE Communications, Marketing & Responsible Banking is looking for a Sustainability Executive based out of Milton Keynes. 3 Month - FTC (with potential to extend) We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for: Supporting the Sustainability Centre of Excellence in delivering practical sustainability activity across Santander UK. The role works across sustainability strategy and reporting, social impact and engagement, climate and nature strategy, responsible business, and business delivery support. Supporting the translation of agreed sustainability priorities into practical activity for domains and business areas. This includes supporting the development and roll-out of sustainability initiatives, propositions, colleague tools, business guidance, engagement activity and reporting outputs. Providing research, analysis, content, coordination and delivery support to help sustainability activity move from planning into implementation. Working with senior managers and subject matter experts, supporting senior manager engagement with domains and business teams by helping gather business requirements, organise inputs, prepare materials, track progress, identify issues and support follow-up. Ensuring that sustainability activity is clear, practical, evidence-based and aligned to agreed priorities, governance and risk requirements and supporting the delivery of agreed priorities by contributing to workstream activity, preparing outputs, maintaining delivery discipline and escalating issues where appropriate. Supporting colleague engagement activity where required, including Sustainability Connect, Global Sustainability Days and other sustainability engagement moments. This includes preparing content, supporting events, gathering insight, tracking engagement and helping colleagues understand how sustainability connects to customer outcomes, business resilience, responsible banking and day-to-day decision-making. WHAT YOU’LL BRING Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us greater as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Professional Experience Experience in corporate sustainability strategy and financial services (Preferred) Education • Relevant academic qualification or equivalent professional experience. (Required) Languages English (Required) Hard Skills Developing understanding of banking and financial services, and sustainability. (Required) Good written and verbal communication skills, and organisation skills. (Required) Ability to present information clearly in updates, summaries, trackers, briefings and meeting materials. (Required) Good attention to detail, particularly data, reporting, governance papers, meeting notes and action logs. (Required) Ability to support the roll-out of initiatives, propositions or business guidance without owning the strategy or implementation decision. (Required) Confident using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams and SharePoint and AI. (Required) Soft Skills Ability to work collaboratively across teams and support colleagues to deliver agreed outputs. (Required) Ability to escalate issues, risks, gaps or dependencies appropriately. (Required) Ability to work with guidance from managers and subject matter experts, applying judgement within agreed processes and governance. (Required) WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return. Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally. Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring. Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support. Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support. Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve. Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network. Ready to be recognised? It starts with you. LOCAL COMPLIANCE At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates. We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow. To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern , where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles). When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location(s). We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs. WHAT TO DO NEXT If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply. For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility - Candidate Guidance . If you want to know more about the opportunity: Please contact: Fiona Hyde [email protected] #LI-DNI