We are champions of rail, inspired to build a greener, more sustainable future of travel. Our purpose is our momentum. It makes us feel good because we know we’re doing good. As we lead the way to a greener future, we do it together. We’re all about connections - with each other, with our customers and with the world. Just as our platform brings the world together, it’s our ambition that connects us. We motivate each other to go beyond our limits, to experiment, to fail and to always grow. 

With over 110 million visits every month to our platform and £4.3 billion in net ticket sales, we're always innovating and making moves towards our final destination — a world where travel is as simple, seamless, and affordable as it should be. 

And we couldn't do any of it without our incredible people driving us forward. Today, we're a FTSE 250 company that's proudly home to more than 1000 Trainliners from over 60 nationalities across offices in London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Edinburgh, Berlin, Madrid and Brussels. It's this diversity that energises us and makes us stronger, helping us to achieve amazing things. 

With our sights firmly set on further European growth, there is no better time to jump on board this high-speed train and be part of our continued success. 

At Trainline, environmental sustainability is fundamental to our purpose. Through our technology and data, we make rail travel easier, empowering people to make travel choices that are better for the environment.

Rail offers travellers a greener alternative to flying or driving, creating 86% less CO2 emissions than air travel and 70% less CO2 emissions compared with car travel, per passenger. It can move millions of people quickly and cleanly, for leisure or business, across countries and continents.

We believe we have a key role to play in supporting the rail industry, businesses, and governments in meeting their emissions targets. Our cross-functional sustainability team is dedicated to encouraging modal shift; promoting rail as a more sustainable way to travel; and reducing the impact on the climate from our own operations.

Trainline has committed to taking urgent action to help limit the rise in global temperatures by becoming one of the first companies in the tech sector to have ambitious science-based net zero targets officially approved.

Trainline’s net zero target commitments have been officially verified by Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), the global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reduction targets in line with climate science. Trainline commits to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Trainline also commits to near-term target reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2030, and that 80% of its suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by FY2028.

We are now looking for an experienced sustainability and transformation professional to lead the design and implementation of several workstreams to embed sustainability within our existing teams.

Responsibilities

Reporting to our Sustainability Director, you will be responsible for driving forward a number of key projects that are require to take our sustainability function to the next level this year.

Stand up SBTi reduction stream:

• Implement the SBTi reduction strategy plan which was developed as part of the validation process, as a transformation programme – ensuring strong focus on embedding our near term Scope 3 supplier engagement targets into the relevant business functions
• Define and build out the reporting functionality for externally communicating progress against our SBTi commitments

Automate GHG data collection:

• Lead the procurement process to secure an appropriate GHG SaaS provider, including the longlist identification, shortlist assessment process and contracting with the chosen supplier
• Onboard chosen supplier so that we are fully operational ahead of our next financial year reporting cycle

Improve internal sustainability comms:

• Develop a playbook to ensure we’re doing a great job of sharing across the business everything we’re doing in the area of sustainability – from corporate sustainability to modal shift product features
• Co-chair our internal Green Committee, a group of passionate Trainliners who aim to help reduce workplace and employee emissions through education and advocacy

Improve external sustainability comms and impact reporting:

• Working closely with our Investor Relations and Company Secretary teams, identify improvements to our external impact reporting, including our IR site, ESG investor factsheet, etc. and support in implementing change and keeping artefacts up to date
• Work with our Corporate Affairs team to develop a strong external corporate sustainability narrative that can be used across multiple channels and formats, including annual reporting, press releases, Exec speaking engagements, etc.

Regulatory & compliance:

• Assist the Company Secretary team in auditing and improving governance around existing data submissions and disclsoures, e.g. GHG inventory, Limited Assurances, CDP, SECR, SASB, TCFD
• Keep abreast of current and upcoming regulation and ensure appropriate processes and planning in place to react to ever-changing landscape
• Identify and implement new processes that would improve ESG ratings, e.g., EU taxonomy for sustainability

• Ideally have experience working in the sustainability sector driving a corporate agenda forward for a progressive tech organisation
• 5+ years of related experience implementing science-based target reduction plans or similar projects
• Strong leadership & interpersonal skills, a collaborating approach to co-create success cross-functionally and proven ability to influence across organisational boundaries
• Proven track record and experience leading organisational transformations while delivering long- and short-term results

Why should you jump on board? 

We pay special attention to learning and development and organise quarterly company learning days as well as offering a learning budget that can be put towards resources of your choice. We will cover the costs of your professional subscriptions and give you access to our very own learning platform. 

At Trainline, we care about the wellness of our employees. We host puppy therapy sessions, in-office yoga and run Mental Health First Aider training courses as well as having an Employee Assistance Program as one of our many company benefits.  

We regularly throw fun social events such pub quizzes, karaoke nights and our large-scale Summer and Winter Festivals every year. Additionally, we love hosting meetups in our amazing event spaces and having the opportunity to support internal and external community groups.  

We also hold companywide hackathons and our annual Trainline Tech Summit, which provides Trainliners with an opportunity to stand up and share their story, learnings, or new skills with their colleagues in a safe environment. 

Our flexi-first approach 
 
We believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible workforce. Our flexi-first approach outlines our commitment to a hybrid way of working and our expectations of Trainliners. A key part of what makes Trainline special is our people and the value we get from the buzz and energy of our workplaces, and that’s why we’re proud to offer the best of both worlds. In practice this means in–office attendance at least 40% of the time over a 12-week period for all Trainliners. These in-office days are typically team led to help us connect, collaborate and create together.  

Our Values 

• Think Big - We're building the future of rail 

• Own It - We care about every customer, partner and journey 

• Do Good - We make a positive impact 

• Travel Together - We're one team 

Interested in finding out more about what it's like to work at Trainline? Why not check out what our employees say about us on Glassdoor? You can also find out more information by following us on LinkedIn or our 'Life at Trainline' Instagram account.  

We value open expression at Trainline, we believe it’s the diversity of experience, backgrounds and perspectives of our employees that makes us who we are. We encourage everybody to play a part in changing the way people travel across the world. 

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