Greencoat - Head of Sustainability FTC (11 months)

Schroders UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment manager is seeking a Head of Sustainability for maternity cover. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing ESG best practices and managing ESG reporting. Candidates should have over 8 years of relevant ESG experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of infrastructure assets. The position is based in London and involves collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years' relevant ESG experience in investment management or client advisory roles.
• Strong understanding of real assets, preferably infrastructure.
• Experience with senior leadership and institutional clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and report on ESG best practices.
• Support ESG due diligence for investment processes.
• Manage ESG reporting and compliance with standards.

Skills

Confident verbal and written communicator

Strong organisational and time management capabilities

Results-oriented and collaborative

Resourceful and effective in relationship-building

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Accreditations (CFA, ESG CFA, CAIA, MBA, CPA)

Job description

Overview

Greencoat – Head of Sustainability FTC (11 months)
London, United Kingdom

Head of Sustainability – Maternity Cover

Profile & Experience

• 8–10+ years' relevant ESG experience in investment management or client advisory roles
• Strong understanding of real assets, preferably infrastructure
• Experience with senior leadership and institutional clients
• Sustainability reporting, disclosure, and client communication expertise
• Advanced subject matter knowledge and project management skills
• Additional accreditations (e.g. CFA, ESG CFA, CAIA, MBA, CPA) beneficial, but not essential

Skills

• Confident verbal and written communicator with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities
• Results–oriented and collaborative; able to represent the firm professionally
• Resourceful and effective in relationship–building, both internally and externally
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team

Committee Involvement

• ESG Committee – agenda setting and leadership
• Member of Schroders Capital S&I Committee, representing Schroders Greencoat/Infrastructure Equity

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and report on ESG best practices across Schroders Greencoat and related entities
• Support ESG due diligence for investment processes and committee papers
• Manage ESG reporting, disclosure, and compliance with standards (TCFD, SFDR, SDR, UNPRI, GRESB, NZAMI)
• Liaise with external advisors and internal stakeholders on ESG matters
• Oversee production and quality of ESG reports and data collection
• Advise on ESG–related standards, regulatory changes, and client queries
• Set agendas and drive progress for ESG Committee workstreams
• Collaborate with Sustainability & Impact teams to deliver on S&I objectives
• Review and sign off on Impact Assessments for impact funds
• Lead ongoing sustainability projects (e.g. ESG data solutions, climate risk assessments, updating asset management sustainability priorities)

About Us

We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

Job Info

• Job Identification 542
• Job Category Investment
• Posting Date 09/24/2025, 10:57 AM
• Apply Before 10/23/2025, 11:00 PM
• Locations 1 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU, GB