JOIN A CLOSE TEAM WITH A BIG INFLUENCE AS A SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST

Permanent: Full Time
Location: Edinburgh/ Hybrid (40% in office per week)
Salary: £49,500 - £64,500 per annum
Are you ready to lead sustainability efforts at the heart of the accountancy profession?

WHAT’S THE JOB?

ICAS is seeking a passionate and experienced Sustainability Lead to drive the implementation and delivery of our sustainability strategy across all operations. Reporting to the Director of Sustainability, you will play a pivotal role in embedding sustainability into our organisational culture and ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the profession and support ICAS’s ambition to be a global leader in sustainability.

As the Sustainability Specialist, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day implementation and embedding of the ICAS sustainability strategy.
• Act as subject matter expert on Net Zero, ESG data integrity, sustainability assurance, CPD, and emerging sustainability technologies.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to internal teams and members, ensuring alignment with best practice and regulatory developments.
• Represent ICAS in external forums, consultations, and stakeholder engagements, promoting our voice in sustainability policy and thought leadership.
• Collaborate with the Learning and CPD teams to integrate sustainability into training programmes for students and members.
• Produce high-quality technical content, guidance, and thought leadership outputs to support our members and enhance public trust.
• Monitor emerging trends and risks in sustainability, ensuring ICAS remains proactive and influential.
• Manage and deliver sustainability initiatives across ICAS operations.
• Support and advise colleagues on sustainability-related matters.
• Produce regular reports and updates for senior leadership and Office Bearers.
• Engage with regulators, standard setters, members and other stakeholders to influence sustainability policy.
• Develop and deliver sustainability content for publications, events, and training.
• Provide technical support to members on sustainability reporting and assurance.