Corporate Responsibility Environmental Lead Associate

Willis Towers Watson; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm seeks a Corporate Responsibility Lead Associate to enhance sustainability efforts and reporting. The role involves collaborating across teams to implement policies and programs, while providing expertise in corporate responsibility. The ideal candidate will have over five years of relevant experience, exceptional communication skills, and strong project management capabilities. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered in this dynamic position based in the City of Westminster, England.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in corporate responsibility or related fields.
• Strong understanding of sustainability reporting standards and guidelines.
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert in sustainability and corporate responsibility.
• Develop and edit reports ensuring clarity and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams for sustainability strategies.

Skills

Environmental reporting

Corporate communication

Research skills

Collaboration

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

PowerBI

AI tools

Job description

Overview

The Corporate Responsibility Lead Associate will work closely with the Corporate Responsibility team on all activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on the company's sustainability policies and programs.
• Develop, review and edit reports and communications for clarity, consistency and quality; ensure adherence with WTW brand and style standards, use WTW AI tools to create content for internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Maximize the use of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting and reporting tool and other tools like Science-Based Targets (SBT) dashboard and CDP for emissions tracking and supplier goals, implementing AI functionality to drive efficiencies.
• Support GHG emissions calculations, data collection, trainings, limited assurance and various regulatory reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with travel, procurement, real estate and various internal teams to support renewable energy procurement and decarbonization efforts. Support the supplier engagement strategy to understand supplier SBTs, GHG emissions and encourage progress aligned with WTW’s environmental goals. Help manage supplier communication programs including training and engagement.
• Assist in the delivery of the Sustainability Report, SASB disclosures and preparation for CSRD, including E1 and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and coordinate the submission to raters including ISS, EcoVadis, Sustainalytics and CDP. Manage client engagement through these tools, as required.
• Enhance colleague engagement through managing environmental content on WTW’s learning and development site, intranet resources and internal programming (e.g., Earth Day).
• Respond to client inquiries and internal inquiries via RFIs, RFPs, GHG emissions and supply chain questionnaires. Assist with maintaining a library of common Q&A.
• Continue to develop technical knowledge and skills in digital tools and reporting (including AI), internal communication and change management, and external communication/public reporting.
• Serve as an expert on sustainability by researching and keeping abreast of programs, frameworks, methodologies and reporting standards to support program improvement.

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

Qualifications

• Five-plus years of environmental reporting, corporate communication or corporate responsibility experience
• Proven understanding of CR and environmental, people and community, and governance standards and guidelines, including, but not limited to, CSRD, SASB, GRI, CDP and TCFD.
• Strong research skills - ability to locate, verify and synthesize information from diverse sources.
• A fast learner with a "can do" and "figure it out" attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross team, cross functionally and cross culturally.
• Detail-oriented, organized and adaptable with solid business and financial acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, self-manage and prioritize workload.
• Can work flexibly - with colleagues in multiple locations and sometimes over extended hours, as required.
• Demonstrates proactive problem-solving and initiative while efficiently navigating ambiguity, synthesizing direction from multiple stakeholders, and prioritizing actions in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Experience in AI and PowerBI a plus.
• Good communicator with excellent all-around listening, writing, editorial and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn and adhere to company policies, guidelines and brand standards.
• Strong analytic and program/project management skills.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $70,000.00-$85,000.00 USD annually. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Benefits

Company Benefits WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
• Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans' eligibility requirements.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.