Senior Manager, Sustainability Program UK Based

Senior Manager Sustainability Program - REMOTE POSITION

JOB SUMMARY

The GBTA Foundation is at the center of a $1.57 trillion global industry at a critical inflection point uniquely positioned to align corporate travel buyers suppliers and partners to drive meaningful pragmatic progress on climate action and industry transformation.

As the business travel sector faces increasing pressure to decarbonize operate more sustainably and adopt shared standards the need for coordinated practical and scalable solutions has never been greater.

The Senior Manager Sustainability Program plays a critical role in translating this industry ambition into action. This position leads the development and delivery of high-impact sustainability initiatives tools and partnerships that enable organizations to measure manage and reduce emissions across the business travel ecosystem.

This is a highly visible externally facing role that requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. The Senior Manager will work across a global network of stakeholders including corporate travel buyers suppliers policymakers industry partners and the GBTA team to drive alignment influence outcomes and accelerate adoption of sustainable practices.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative program leader who can navigate complex stakeholder environments build trusted relationships and translate technical sustainability topics into clear compelling narratives that drive action. They are comfortable designing new initiatives from the ground up managing multiple priorities and contributing to the Foundations broader mission to advance sustainable future-ready business travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead strategy & programs: Drive development and execution of the GBTA Foundations sustainability strategy and deliver high-impact global initiatives research and industry frameworks.
• Innovate & generate insight: Identify emerging needs and develop new programs partnerships and thought leadership to accelerate industry progress.
• Develop practical solutions: Create tools resources and clear guidance to help organizations measure manage and reduce emissions.
• Engage & align stakeholders: Build strong relationships across members partners and industry groups; foster collaboration on shared goals standards and advocacy priorities.
• Represent & activate impact: Serve as a key external voice support policy and positioning and lead education events and reporting to drive engagement and measurable outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• 710 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability consulting research policy or industry/nonprofit roles.
• Experience working across multi-stakeholder global environmentsideally in travel or related sectors.
• Proven ability to design and deliver complex initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Strong understanding of climate topics (e.g. Scope 3 decarbonization) and ability to translate technical concepts into clear actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management senior-level engagement and strong written/oral communication paired with solid project management and a proactive collaborative mindset.
  
• Valid Passport.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Advanced degree i.e. Masters Degree
• Experience in business travel aviation or corporate travel programs.
• Familiarity with industry standards reporting frameworks or sustainability benchmarks.
• Experience with advocacy policy engagement or standards development.
• Background in facilitating industry collaboration or working groups.
• Experience with data analysis benchmarking or emissions-related tools.
• Nonprofit or NGO experience focused on impact-driven work.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Remote work environment.
• Prolonged periods sitting/remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to remain stationary and move for long periods of time during events.
• Must be able to work a variety of hours in order to accommodate various meetings and events.
• GBTA welcomes all candidates and supports inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Up to 10%; Travel to regional events US-located internal meetings or other GBTA events/meetings as needed.
  

Remote UK-based required. Active Passport required.

This role will be employee of record based. We partner with Deel for employment (EOR) services.

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is the worlds premier business travel and meetings trade organization headquartered in the Washington D.C. area serving stakeholders across six continents. GBTA and its 9000 membersrepresent and advocate for the $1.57 trillionglobal business travel and meetings industry. GBTA and the GBTA Foundation deliver world-class education events research advocacy and media to a growing global network of more than 28000 travel professionals and 125000 active contacts. For more information visit follow us onLinkedInYouTubeTwitterandFacebook.

GBTA Team Values and Culture Statement:

• We recognize our people are our most valued asset and treat ourselves and each other with kindness authenticity and empathy.
• We are curious innovative and adaptable to a changing world.
• We embrace our global diversity and are committed to a culture where everyone feels welcomed and respected.
• We deliver results by working collaboratively and believe in the power of teamwork to drive long-term change and mutual success.
• We are driven to create a more sustainable future for both the planet and its people and a balanced environment where work and life can coexist and thrive.

GBTA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager