Here at Optum, we are excited to share that we are currently recruiting for an Environmental Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. As Environmental Manager, you will play a key role in driving our sustainability agenda and supporting the delivery of our Net Zero Strategy. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring compliance with environmental standards, managing reporting obligations and embedding best practices across the organisation. If you have previous environmental management experience and a passion for delivering strategic sustainability initiatives, we'd love to hear from you! Please note that this Environmental Manager job is a remote working role, however our team meet every 6 weeks in the Leeds office.

Responsibilities

• Managing annual emissions data processing, overseeing monthly environmental data workflows and ensuring timely reporting to the Head of Sustainability and SLT.
• Producing accurate disclosures in line with regulatory frameworks and preparation for future requirements.
• Supporting ISO 14001 certification and ensuring our Environmental Management System meets compliance standards.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to deliver environmental strategies and science-aligned transition plans and broader commitments.
• Reviewing and updating environmental compliance training and promoting employee engagement through sustainability initiatives.
• Bringing solid experience in environmental management with a clear focus on sustainability and a proven ability to deliver sustainability strategies; collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to gather information and support sustainability objectives.
• Managing complex reporting requirements and driving continuous improvement; rewarded and recognized for performance in a challenging environment; providing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated solid grounding in environmental management and sustainability.
• Proven experience in project management and strategic delivery for Net Zero, including emissions analysis and disclosures.
• Proven knowledge of environmental frameworks.
• Demonstrated solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret data accurately and apply it to compliance frameworks.

Requirements

• All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
• Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are applying. Proof will be required to support your application.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.