Net Zero Executive

Job number

EEE00185

Contract Type

Permanent

Posting End Date

17 October 2025

Job Area

London Luton Airport Limited

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY:

London Luton Airport is looking for a Net Zero Executive to support the delivery of our Net Zero Roadmap and work towards our goal of achieving Net Zero by 2040. The Net Zero Executive will:

• Supporting on the implementation of projects related to energy and emissions reduction (i.e. low and zero carbon fleet, energy efficiency, electrification, heating decarbonisation).
• Engage with and support colleagues and stakeholders to drive sustainability projects and commitments through close collaborations and partnerships using excellent communication and organisation skills
• Providing strategic insight into sustainability commitments as well as on existing and new government regulations on decarbonisation and energy management

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Working with the Net Zero Senior Manager and Sustainable Aviation Manager to deliver projects associated with the delivery of our Net Zero roadmap, and aligned with our 2040 goal
• Support the zero-carbon fleet transition by engaging with stakeholders across the business, coordinating delivery plans, and ensuring progress towards agreed targets
• Work alongside operational colleagues to upgrade assets and optimise processes to reduce emissions and improve efficiency across site
• Remain on top of evolving government and industry requirements, ensuring LLA continues to display best practice in areas associated with energy and emission management
• Support multiple projects simultaneously, working with the Project Management Office to support delivery of large-scale projects to improve our Scope 1 & 2 carbon performance
• Contribute to sustainability governance function to accurately track and report energy and associated carbon emissions from all activities relating to scope 1 & 2 emissions
• Influence and empower colleagues, stakeholders and third-parties to embed sustainability within their business area, driving cultural and behavioural change
• Support the compliance manager with ongoing compliance commitments, including alignment to ISO 50001 standard and risk management of all energy-based risks.
• Manage procurement activities from tender stage through to project completion, including running tenders, creating and utilising frameworks and managing contractors post-award
• Oversee external consultant relationships to ensure delivery of consultant-led work packages and maintain alignment with project objectives
• Assist with the development and maintenance of a robust capex budget system, controlling budgets and monitoring finances, providing accurate updates on progress, resources, finance, and costs
• Effectively translate technical and complex sustainability information into clear, relatable messages through presentations, reports, and other mediums for non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with the sustainability team and wider business to monitor, track, and manage resource use across key areas such as water, waste, and construction activities, in line with business KPIs.
• Proactively and positively promote the LLA Way initiatives and projects with all employees and the wider airport community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in environmental or sustainability studies
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in sustainability and/or environmental management
• Strong interest and understanding of decarbonisation, Net Zero, and wider environmental agenda
• Strategic thinking with ability to convey complex subject matter and influence stakeholders
• Thorough understanding and up-to-date knowledge of environmental legislation and government policy
• Proficient in MS programs, including Excel and Powerpoint
• Strong organisational and project management skills, ability to work under pressure and on multiple projects at once
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to different stakeholders
• Excellent verbal, numeracy and literacy skills
• Driven, self-motivated, willing to show initiative and make a change

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Please email your CV and covering letter to using reference NSE0310inthe subject line. In the body of the email, please make sure to include the following:

• Current and expected salary
• Notice period/availability to start
• Right to work in the UK/sponsorship required
• Whether you are happy to travel to Luton 3 days a week