ESG Reporting Lead: Strategy, Data & Assurance

Kingfisher; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher plc in London is seeking an ESG Reporting Manager to lead the development and delivery of the group\'s ESG disclosures, including the Responsible Business report and data appendix, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the 2030 Responsible Business strategy.

You will coordinate data collection, external assurance, and cross-functional delivery to meet CSRD/ESRS and IFRS S1/S2 requirements, while guiding the reporting tool implementation and embedding responsible business content across

Qualifications

• Experience of corporate reporting and managing complex reporting projects.
• Strong knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks, regulations and requirements including SASB, TCFD, SECR, CSRD and ISSB.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple deliverables and priorities.
• Strong collaboration, communication and facilitation skills, able to explain complex information clearly.
• Confident in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and representing the team externally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Kingfisher’s ESG reporting commitments, including Responsible Business report and data appendix, annual report, banner summary reports and responsible business content on Kingfisher.com.
• Manage collection, review and validation of responsible business performance data across the Group.
• Coordinate the audit and external assurance of responsible business data with external assurance providers and internal audit where applicable.
• Lead the reporting delivery team to deliver high-quality reporting on time and within budget.
• Monitor ESG reporting requirements and communicate regulatory developments to the business in a clear, accessible way.
• Work with Finance, Legal and business teams to support readiness for CSRD/ESRS and IFRS S1/S2 reporting, including data, governance, controls and assurance planning.
• Partner with the ESG Reporting Project Manager and the Annual Report and Accounts team to implement the new reporting tool and integrate responsible business content into annual reporting cycles.

Skills

Corporate reporting

ESG frameworks

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication facilitation

Job description

Kingfisher plc in London is seeking an ESG Reporting Manager to lead the development and delivery of the group\'s ESG disclosures, including the Responsible Business report and data appendix, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the 2030 Responsible Business strategy.

You will coordinate data collection, external assurance, and cross-functional delivery to meet CSRD/ESRS and IFRS S1/S2 requirements, while guiding the reporting tool implementation and embedding responsible business content across