Senior Environmental Manager

About Us

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and incident response services and a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies. As one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity providers, Sophos defends more than 600,000 organizations and more than 100 million users worldwide from active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. Sophos’ services and products connect through the Sophos Central management console and are powered by Sophos X-Ops, the company’s cross-domain threat intelligence unit. Sophos X-Ops intelligence optimizes the entire Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, which includes a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers, partners, developers, and other cybersecurity and information technology vendors. Sophos provides cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations needing fully managed security solutions. Customers can also manage their cybersecurity directly with Sophos’ security operations platform or use a hybrid approach by supplementing their in-house teams with Sophos’ services, including threat hunting and remediation. Sophos sells through reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

Sophos is seeking an experienced and dynamic Environmental Manager to lead our environmental program and initiatives. This role will focus exclusively on environmental responsibilities within the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework, with an emphasis on compliance, environmental strategy, and performance improvement. The Environmental Manager will play a pivotal role in defining and aligning our environmental goals with corporate strategy and regulatory requirements. 

What You Will Do:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop, implement, and manage the company’s environmental strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability goals. Provide expertise and guidance on environmental issues to senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. 
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), GHG protocols, and other applicable standards. Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely adaptation of policies and practices to remain compliant. 
• GHG and Environmental Data Management: Lead the measurement, reporting, and reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the organization. Oversee the implementation of environmental data tracking software, ensuring accurate and efficient data management. 
• Double Materiality Assessments: Conduct double materiality assessments to evaluate the company’s environmental impact and the impact of environmental factors on the business. Integrate findings into strategic planning and decision-making. 
• Horizon Scanning and Innovation: Stay informed of emerging environmental trends, technologies, and regulations. Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in environmental practices. 
• Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with internal departments (e.g., HR, Facilities, Supply Chain, Procurement, Product and IT) to gather environmental data and ensure cohesive implementation of initiatives. Collaborate with external partners, consultants, and stakeholders to enhance environmental performance. Respond to Environmental / Sustainability Questionnaires as required.
• Education and Engagement: Develop and deliver training programs to raise awareness and engagement around environmental initiatives. Act as an advocate for sustainability within the company, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility. 
• Reporting and Metrics: Prepare and present regular reports on environmental performance to leadership and stakeholders. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress against environmental goals. 

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental management or sustainability, with a proven track record of implementing successful environmental programs. 
• Experience in GHG accounting, data management software implementation, and conducting materiality assessments is highly desirable. 
• Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Environmental Manager) are a plus. 
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, sustainability frameworks, and reporting standards (e.g., CSRD, GHG protocol). 
• Excellent project management and organizational skills. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams. 
• Proficiency in using environmental data management and tracking tools. 

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Ready to Join Us?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

What's Great About Sophos?

· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.

· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge 

· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. 

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