Sustainability Manager | S3 | CM&RB | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

Sustainability Manager | S3 | CM&RB | Milton Keynes | Internal MobilityCountry: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander () 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 strong 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 Manager - Engagement based out of Milton Keynes, reporting into the Head of Social Impact in the Sustainability team.

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:

• Delivering internal engagement activity that raises the profile, understanding and relevance of Santander UK’s sustainability strategy across the bank.

• Supporting the delivery of colleague engagement initiatives that help colleagues understand how sustainability connects to Santander UK’s strategic priorities, customer outcomes, business resilience, responsible banking and day-to-day decision-making.

• Developing the Sustainability Connect network as an internal channel for engagement, advocacy and employee upskilling. This includes coordinating network activity, preparing content, organising speaker sessions, tracking engagement and gathering feedback to help improve future activity.

• Working closely with Sustainability colleagues, P&C and relevant business areas to support colleague engagement around Global Sustainability Days and other key sustainability moments, ensuring activity is aligned with Global and UK priorities and relevant governance requirements.

• Contributing to wider internal engagement activity that helps embed and deliver the sustainability strategy across Santander UK, making sustainability topics practical, accessible and relevant for colleagues in different teams and business areas.

• Engaging with other countries and Group on internal colleague engagement relating to sustainability topics.

• Supporting the Head of Social Impact and Sustainability Centre of Excellence with other relevant tasks as required.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger 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 internal communications, sustainability engagement, employee engagement, learning, campaigns or events. (Required)

Education

Sustainability, responsible business, communications or employee engagement qualification. (Preferred)

Languages

• English (Required)

Hard Skills

• Good understanding of sustainability, responsible banking and ESG issues, with the ability to translate them into practical internal engagement for colleagues. (Required)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and accessible materials for internal audiences.(Required)

• Experience supporting employee engagement, campaigns, events, learning initiatives or colleague networks.

• Ability to organise and deliver engagement activity, including agendas, events, speaker sessions, content plans, learning resources and follow-up actions.

• Ability to manage multiple activities, deadlines and stakeholders while maintaining attention to detail and appropriate governance.

• Awareness of conduct and reputational risks in sustainability.

• Ability to identify opportunities to improve engagement activity based on colleague insight, feedback and participation data.

• Understanding of financial services and Santander UK’s business context sufficient to make sustainability topics relevant to colleagues and internal audiences.

Soft Skills

• Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams.

• Ability to influence without formal authority, using clear communication, good judgement and practical recommendations.

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders to deliver common objectives.(Required)

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage colleagues, gather feedback and support constructive cross-functional working. (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]