ESG Manager

Royal Voluntary Service; Hoddesdon; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Voluntary Service is seeking an experienced ESG Manager for a full-time, permanent role focused on delivering the Charity’s ESG function. This strategic position will require developing ESG initiatives that align with sustainable principles and managing organizational change. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, risk management, and will spearhead various projects that contribute positively to the organization and society. Competitive salary and a range of benefits are offered, including flexible working options.

Benefits

26 days’ holiday plus paid statutory Bank Holidays

Ten weeks’ company sick pay

Great pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks and regulations.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects.
• Understanding of national environmental laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage ESG initiatives for alignment with sustainable practices.
• Lead multiple projects ensuring compliance and best practices.
• Engage stakeholders to influence change and communicate ESG initiatives.

Skills

ESG frameworks

sustainability principles

project management

risk management

communication skills

problem-solving

Education

Relevant degree or experience in ESG or Sustainability

Job description

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Royal Voluntary Service provided pay range

This range is provided by Royal Voluntary Service. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for an ESG Manager to join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary from £42,810 per annum, dependent on experience. This role is home based with occasional national travel.

About the ESG Manager role:

The ESG Manager will be responsible for the operational delivery and performance of the Charity’s ESG function. This is a strategic role responsible for developing and managing ESG initiatives to align business practices with sustainable principles to ensure transparency, compliance and positive social impact.

This is the first time RVS has had a dedicated ESG role. Core to the purpose of this role is to define what an ESG programme at RVS might look like; what certifications or standards are most appropriate for RVS to aim for; and lead the ongoing management and delivery of organisational change.

Supporting RVS’s ambitions to achieve ISO certifications - including 14001 - you will have experience of achieving ISO certification within other organisations, offering advice to teams across RVS on ISO frameworks and process.

Managing multiple and complex projects, the post holder will act as a subject matter expert to lead best practice, regulatory developments and drive continuous improvement and innovation.

The post holder will lead and support ESG strategies, policies and frameworks to align with the Charity’s Corporate Plan and business initiatives.

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation
• A great pension scheme
• 2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification
• Enhanced Family Leave schemes
• An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online
• A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included
• Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role
• Opportunities to discuss flexible working
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society
  
  

What you'll bring as our ESG Manager:

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, regulations and sustainability principles - you will recommend an appropriate framework for RVS to use, and build the programme around it
• Comprehensive understanding of national environmental laws and standards.
• Understanding of risk management principles, particularly those related to environmental and social impacts, and how these integrate into broader organisational risk frameworks.
  
  

Skills:

• Ability to conduct ESG assessments, synthesise and report data to support informed decision making.
• Ability to create and develop ESG policy, procedure and frameworks as well as develop and implement long-term ESG strategies that align with the Charity’s goals and requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and motivate stakeholders, influence change and communicate ESG initiatives
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills to identify risk, develop objectives and measure impact.
• Ability to influence organisational change towards more sustainable practices
  
  

Experience

• Experience in leading and support multiple and complex projects
• Experience of creating, analysing, collating and presenting reports
• Experience of delivering ESG management role or similar with evidence of high performance and positive impact
• Proven experience in ensuring compliance with environmental and social regulations and standards.
  
  

Please refer to the role profile available to view on this vacancy for full details of this opportunity.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our ESG Manager please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

The closing date for this role is Friday 4th July 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

At Royal Voluntary Service our goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website.

Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.

Other organisations may call this role Sustainability Manager, ESG Product Manager.

Seniority level

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