Sustainability Coordinator

What are we looking for?

Withers is placing an increased focus on business sustainability across our global firm, both internally for our people and externally for our clients. Internally, we have a sustainability framework that includes the following areas: communication and involvement; diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I); the environment; giving back/corporate social responsibility (CSR); pro bono and wellbeing. We have global committees in place supporting these areas and you would work closely with them to help them achieve their objectives. Externally, we are focusing on our environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials and how we can work with our clients to make the world a better place. We're seeking someone who can help us achieve our ambitions in these areas.

This is an exciting new role for the firm, and you would have the scope to make it your own and truly make a difference. We're also recruiting a HR Coordinator (based in the US) who will focus on the DE&I, wellbeing and engagement aspects of our sustainability framework, as well as a Communications Coordinator (based in Singapore) who will support sustainability-related campaigns and communication. You would work closely with each other, as well as a wider group of people who work on sustainability across the firm. The role will sit within the global facilities team. While this role is based in London, it is a global role, working with colleagues across our 17 offices in Asia, Europe and the US.

Areas of focus and responsibilities:

The role of the Sustainability Coordinator is to support the different areas of focus described in the introduction above by helping to support initiatives and staying on track with the global committee membership and meetings. Other aspects of the role will include getting involved with charity initiatives and events, environmental monitoring and reporting, dealing with external suppliers and official bodies, working on documentation and communications, and liaising with the other sustainability team members as required.

Details:

General sustainability support:

• Support various sustainability initiatives, events, projects and campaigns
• Set up sustainability meetings and maintain associated documents, checklists and email distribution groups
• Assist with producing/updating sustainability action plans and budgets

Communication and involvement support:

• Manage the London social committee, budget and social events in the London office
• Help organise internal social events and campaigns online globally
• Manage the firm’s SurveyMonkey account

Giving Back/CSR support:

• Set up and manage the relationship with charity partners in each office globally
• Help coordinate volunteering initiatives with local communities
• Coordinate ad hoc global fundraising initiatives

Environment support:

• Support our work on carbon reporting and mitigation including SECR and ESOS
• Support our greener buildings framework by working with office managers and local environmental groups
• Work with and assist each office on specific environmental objectives

Pro Bono support:

• Maintain and update our pro bono policy/related documents
• Work with partner organisations on pro bono initiatives/events
• Track pro bono activity and stats

Skills and attributes:

• Good knowledge and a keen interest in all aspects of sustainability
• Working knowledge of carbon reporting requirements such as SECR and ESOS and data capture methods (desirable but not essential)
• Experience of planning and running events, projects and campaigns
• Experience of working with external suppliers and organisations
• Proven experience of working with a fast and varied workload, ideally within an international organisation
• Flexibility to balance multiple competing demands
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable dealing with people at all levels of the business
• High levels of enthusiasm and energy for sustainability

The essentials:

• 9.30am to 5.30pm but flexibility is a must
• 12 week probation period
• 4 week notice period
• Flexible benefit package including pension, private medical insurance, denplan, season ticket loan, subsidised gym memberships, lifestyle discount scheme, the ability to buy and sell holidays, flu jabs, doctors consultation service, cycle to work scheme, on site café plus more

About Withers Worldwide

A law firm focused on people and collaboration. For the past 125 years, Withers has supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organisations at defining moments in their lives. We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes.

Many of our clients are shaping the future, and creating solutions to tackle many of the world's problems.  It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice. Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, looking after their family, involved in a complex dispute or protecting their finances for the future.

To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. We are agile, focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy. It is a truly flexible working culture that puts people first. Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

Withersworldwide endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withersworldwide operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

It is the policy of Withers Worldwide to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion.  Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.